The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Brine Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 gallon of water
- 1 cup kosher salt
- ½ cup sugar
- 3-4 bay leaves
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
- Sliced lemon
- Crushed garlic cloves
Instructions
- 1. Dissolve salt and sugar in water.
- 2. Add herbs, garlic, and lemon slices.
- 3. Submerge your chicken in the brine and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
- 4. After brining, rinse the chicken and pat it dry.