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How to Brine a Chicken?

Cook Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: Asiatic brine for chicken, Brining a chicken, buttermilk brine for chicken, How to brine a chicken, tangy brine for chicken
Calories: 517kcal
Author: thetastejournal.com

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Salt
  • 3 Liters Water
  • 1 Lemon - Sliced

Spices

  • 30 grams Black Peppercorns - Optional
  • 30 grams Parsley - Optional
  • 30 grams Star anise - Optional
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar - Optional
  • 10 grams Sage leaves - Optional

Instructions

  • Preparation: Add 1 litre of water to a pot. Heat the water on low temperature to warm. Add the salt and sugar, mix the water until the salt and sugar dissolves.
  • Brine the Chicken: Wash the chicken, add it to the pot. Add the spices, herbs and the balance of the aromatics. Add the balance of the water. Add a mesh cloth to the top of the chicken, cover with a plate and place in the fridge for 12 hours.
  • Remove from the fridge: After the twelve hours, remove from the fridge and wash the chicken. Use the chicken for sautéing, roasting or grilling.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 4348mg | Potassium: 1963mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 2868IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 626mg | Iron: 18mg