Easy Chicken Brine
This simple whole chicken brine gives you the juiciest, most delicious whole chicken you’ve ever tasted. Enjoy!
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 9 cups water
- 1/2 cup kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 small white onion chopped
- ½ orange thinly sliced
- ½ lemon thinly sliced
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 lb. whole chicken
Instructions
- First, brine the chicken. Fill a gallon bucket/bowl/post with 9 cups of water.
- Remove 1 cup of water from the pot and add it to a saucepan with the kosher salt. Heat the two ingredients over medium heat and whisk until the salt has dissolved. Do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add the salted water back into the pot and whisk together.
- Next, add the garlic, onion, orange slices, lemon slices, and thyme to the pot and stir. Finally, add the whole chicken to the pot. Make sure the chicken is completely submerged in the water.
- Place the pot in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight.
Video
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Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g