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Chicken Brine
This makes enough for a family pack of chicken wings, or about 4 large chicken breasts.
Course
Marinade
Cuisine
American
Keyword
brined, chicken
Prep Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
288
kcal
Author
Mike
Ingredients
4
chicken breasts
2
cups
water
⅓
cup
kosher salt
½
cup
white vinegar
2
tablespoons
sugar
½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
you can substitute your favorite spices, or omit them and double the black pepper
Instructions
Place the chicken in a resealable bag.
Combine remaining ingredients and add to the bag.
Seal bag and place inside a large bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours, rotating the bag every 15 minutes or so.
Shake off excess brine before cooking.
Notes
Great for any cut of chicken.
Nutrition
Calories:
288
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
48
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.03
g
|
Cholesterol:
145
mg
|
Sodium:
9700
mg
|
Potassium:
849
mg
|
Fiber:
0.3
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
78
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
32
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg