Brined Roasting Chicken Recipe

Name: Brined Roasting Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups warm water; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, crushed; 1 tablespoon whole allspice, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds); 4 cups cold water; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

8 cups warm water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns, crushed
1 tablespoon whole allspice, crushed
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
4 cups cold water
1 teaspoon canola oil
3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1
For brine, combine the first seven ingredients in a large kettle. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature.
2
Remove giblets from chicken; discard. Place cold water in a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Place in a roasting pan. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning several times.
3
Discard brine. Rinse chicken with water; pat dry. Skewer chicken openings; tie drumsticks together. Brush with oil. Place chicken in a roasting pan.
4
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 80-90 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0, basting occasionally with pan drippings (cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly).
5
Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a measuring cup; skim fat and discard. Add enough broth to measure 1 cup.
6
In a small saucepan, combine flour and broth mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups warm water, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons molasses, and more.

Yes, Brined Roasting Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brined Roasting Chicken

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