Southern Style Brined Chicken

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   Please refer to my Southern Style Brined Oven Roasted Crispy Chicken recipe as a basis on how to cook this.

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   Pour tap water and remaining ingredients into your stock pot.

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   Stir and allow for the salt and sugar to dissolve.

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   10-20 minutes.

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   Add chicken and and allow to soak in brine for at least 2 hours refrigerated.

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   Overnight is optimal.

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   If using boneless skinless breast or the like, 2-4 hours soaking is fine.

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   Cook brined chicken as desired.

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   Cut up and fried, roasted, smoked, grilled,etc.

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    No matter how you choose to cook it, it makes a big difference taste wise.

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    Enjoy

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    Feel free to add any herbs that you like.

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    Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Oregano, Etc.

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    Even add a bottle of your favorite beer.

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    Have fun with it.

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    This is also excellent for pork and turkey as well.

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    There is no substitution for salt in this recipe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.