Honey-Lemon-Garlic Brined Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Honey-Lemon-Garlic Brined Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 chicken breasts, bone-in,with skin; 8 cups water; 1/2 cup sea salt; 1/3 cup honey; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved; 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper; 1/2 lemon, sliced thinly; 4 -5 tablespoons honey; 1/2 lemon, juice of; black pepper

Servings: persons

3 -4 chicken breasts, bone-in,with skin
8 cups water
1/2 cup sea salt
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1/2 lemon, sliced thinly
4 -5 tablespoons honey
1/2 lemon, juice of
black pepper

1
In a large plastic bag placed in a large, deep pot (a stockpot is good) combine the water, salt, honey, dried thyme, garlic halves, black pepper and sliced 1/2 lemon.
2
Add chicken breasts to brine and tie up bag tightly.
3
Allow chicken to brine in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 12 hours, preferably no more than 18 hours.
4
When brining time is up, remove chicken from brine (no need to rinse) and place in a baking dish.
5
Bake chicken, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for one hour.
6
After one hour, remove cover, sprinkle the juice of 1/2 lemon over chicken breasts; drizzle each chicken breast with just over a tablespoon of honey; gently spoon some pan juices over them, and season to taste with black pepper.
7
Return to oven for 20 more minutes, or until breasts are nicely browned a little.

503

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 chicken breasts, bone-in,with skin, 8 cups water, 1/2 cup sea salt, 1/3 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Honey-Lemon-Garlic Brined Chicken Breasts 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.

Honey-Lemon-Garlic Brined Chicken Breasts

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