Unbelievably delicious brined chicken recipe! Serve with your favorite dishes and you've got an incredible meal!
Dai Due's Master Brined Chicken
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Category
Entree
Calories
300
Author:
Kosherkart Recipe Blog (Credit to Bon Apetit)
Unbelievably delicious brined chicken recipe! Pair with your favorite sides for a delicious meal to share with friends and loved ones!
Ingredients
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5 oz. kosher salt
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 tsp. black peppercorns
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juice from 1 halved lemon
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1 lemon
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Two 2.5 lb chickens
Directions
Combine 5 ounces kosher salt (1 cup Diamond Crystal or 1/2 cup Morton), 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns in a large pot.
Squeeze in juice from 1 halved lemon and add lemon to pot along with 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar.
Remove pot from heat and stir in 2 quarts ice water. Add one or two 2 1/2-pound chickens to brine, weight with a plate to keep submerged, if needed, and cover. Chill 12–24 hours.
Remove chickens from brine; pat dry. Place in a large baking dish and chill, uncovered, 3–12 hours (longer is better) to dry skin (this results in a crispier bird).