Brined Chicken Breasts
This chicken brine recipe transforms ordinary chicken breasts into juicy, flavorful masterpieces. Infused with aromatic thyme, garlic, and lemon, this brine tenderizes the meat, leaving it succulent and bursting with savory goodness. The overnight soak ensures every bite is irresistibly delicious.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 15 sprigs thyme
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
- 1 fresh lemon juice
- 2 kosher salt
- 1 honey
- 1 black peppercorns
- 2 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
Instructions
- Combine thyme, garlic, bay leaves, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, honey, and peppercorns in a large heatproof bowl. Add 2 cups boiling water and stir until salt is dissolved. Add 3 cups ice and stir until ice is melted. Add chicken, cover, and chill overnight.
- Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before frying.
Yield
4 servings
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