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Classic chicken brine recipe for the juiciest chicken breasts
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Classic Chicken Brine

To stay on your high protein diet, use this classic chicken brine to make sure your chicken is the tastiest, juiciest, and most delicious chicken.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Keyword: chicken brine
Servings: 1 pound
Calories: 200cal
Author: Amy Roskelley

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup Kosher salt (use 1/8 cup to start with! Many people have told me 1/4 is too salty for them)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 slice lemon
  • 1 clove garlic

Amounts for 1 lb chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small pot and heat until sugar and salt dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Add 1 pound of chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins to a container and pour the brine over the top to cover it.
  • Refrigerate for 12 hours and then cook chicken on a skillet over medium high heat till done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipe | Calories: 200cal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 28318mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 52IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg