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Brine
for Roasted Chicken
I N G R E D I E N T S
3 lemons, cut in
half
1 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup garlic cloves, crushed
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup whole black peppercorns
5 jalapenos, split and seeded
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 gallon cold water
I N S T
R U C T I O N S
Place all ingredients together
in container big enough to hold whole chicken and mix well.
Rinse whole roasting chicken, be sure to remove giblets and any loose parts
from cavity. Submerge in brine for 18 to 24 hours, refrigerated.
Roast according to usual method. |
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More Brining
Recipes and Tips
All About Brining
- All About
Brining foods to bring out the flavor. Includes a chart on how long to brine
the food. Provides a recipe for brining a Apple Brined Turkey. Brining
poultry and other meats has gaine in popularity in the last couple of years.
Bourbon Brine - This recipe is sufficient for a
turkey so you may want to reduce the recipe in half for a chicken.
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