Roast Brined Chicken W/Raisin & Pine Nut Agrodolce Recipe

Name: Roast Brined Chicken W/Raisin & Pine Nut Agrodolce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 gallons water; 2 cups kosher salt; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 8 bay leaves; 1/4 cup juniper berries; 8 cups ice; Two 3 1/2-pound chickens; 1/2 cup Toasted Spice Rub; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; Raisin and Pine Nut Agrodolce, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 gallons water
2 cups kosher salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
8 bay leaves
1/4 cup juniper berries
8 cups ice
Two 3 1/2-pound chickens
1/2 cup Toasted Spice Rub
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Raisin and Pine Nut Agrodolce, for serving

1
In a large pot, combine the water with the salt, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves and juniper berries. Bring to a simmer to dissolve the salt. Transfer the brine to a very large bowl and add the ice. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate the brine until chilled. Put the chickens in the brine, breast side down, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
2
Remove the chickens from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Put the chickens on a large rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle all over with the Toasted Spice Rub. Set the chickens breast side up and tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Refrigerate the chickens, uncovered, for at least 4 hours or overnight. Bring the chickens to room temperature before roasting.
3
Preheat the oven to 450u00b0. Brush the chickens with the melted butter and roast in the upper third of the oven for 45 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350u00b0 and roast the chickens for 30 minutes longer, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 155u00b0 when inserted in the inner thigh. Let the chickens come to room temperature. Carve each one into 8 pieces, transfer to a plate and serve with the Raisin and Pine Nut Agrodolce.
4
MAKE AHEAD The roasted chickens can be refrigerated overnight. Serve lightly chilled or at room temperature.

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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: 1 1/2 gallons water, 2 cups kosher salt, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Roast Brined Chicken W/Raisin & Pine Nut Agrodolce 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.

Roast Brined Chicken W/Raisin & Pine Nut Agrodolce

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