Cajunboy'S Chicken Brining And Roasting Recipe

Name: Cajunboy'S Chicken Brining And Roasting Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water (warm); 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup fine sea salt; 3/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 -4 lbs whole chickens; 1 tablespoon salt (or less); 1 tablespoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon rosemary; 2 tablespoons firm butter; 1 onion; 4 -5 garlic cloves; 14 1/2 ounces chicken stock

Servings: persons

8 cups water (warm)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup fine sea salt
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
3 -4 lbs whole chickens
1 tablespoon salt (or less)
1 tablespoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
2 tablespoons firm butter
1 onion
4 -5 garlic cloves
14 1/2 ounces chicken stock

1
Mix the water, sugar, salt, soy sauce, and olive oil. Stir thoroughly. This makes enough brine for a 3-4 pound roasting chicken. Before submersing chicken in brine, be sure to put some small cuts in the skin and meat of the chicken. This will help the brine to get deeper into the chicken. Also, be sure to remove all giblets and other stuff from the cavity of the chicken before brining.
2
After about 6 hours or so, remove the chicken, rinse it with warm water, then DRY IT WELL both inside and out with a paper towel. You are ready to go. Mix melted butter, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary to coat the bird both inside and out. I also put a quartered onion, 2 tbs butter, and some garlic inside the cavity. The can of chicken stock at bottom of pan is good for basting about every 15 minutes. Cook at 350 for about 1 hour and 15 minutes under aluminum foil. Cook another 20 minutes w/ foil off to finish the bird. Make sure that juices run clear and chicken is white throughout. Internal temperature should be 180u00b0F.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water (warm), 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup fine sea salt, 3/4 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Cajunboy'S Chicken Brining And Roasting Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!