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Brining

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 - 2 whole chicken (washed and cleaned)
  • 1/8 cup salt (kosher or table salt)
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar (or honey, maple syrup, or granulated sugar)
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper powder
  • 1/2-1 tablespoon Italian herbs (or any herbs of your choice)
  • 2- 3 bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • cold water

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, add 2 cups of cold water.
  • Add all the ingredients mentioned and give it a good stir till the salt and brown sugar dissolves.
  • Place the chicken/s and now add more cold water to completely submerge it.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Nest day remove the chicken/s and wash them under cold water thoroughly. Pat them dry or place them in a strainer so that it dries up slightly before marinading them.
  • Discard the brine water immediately.

Notes

  1. With the above mentioned quantities you can easily brine up to 2 chickens at the same time. Do not double the ingredients.
  2. If you have no plans of cooking the chicken right away, remove the chicken from the brine, give it a good wash under cold water, pat it dry and refrigerate it until you are ready to use it.
  3. Never reuse the brine! Discard immediately.
  4. If chicken is frozen, thaw it completely before placing it in the brine solution.