Simple Chicken Brine For Grilling

Name: Simple Chicken Brine For Grilling
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/8 cup Morton coarse Kosher salt, (approx. 35 grams); 2 cloves garlic, coarse chopped; 2 tsp dried thyme; 2 tsp dried basil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp fennel seeds; 2 tsp sugar

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 1

chicken brine

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Step 1

Place all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve the salt. Reduce the heat to a low boil for 2 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from the heat and let cool. I placed the saucepan into an ice bath prepared in a skillet. In 10 minutes the temperature of the brine was less than 100°.

Step 3

Place the chicken pieces into a covered bowl or ziplock type bag and cover with the brine.

Step 4

Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours depending on your chicken. 1 to 2 hours for boneless, skinless cuts. 2 to 3 hours for skin on, bone in cuts. 3 to 4 hours for a whole chicken.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the brine, pat dry and lightly oil. A bit of pepper may be added at this time if desired.

Step 6

Grill the chicken until the internal temperature is around 160°F.