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Savory Chicken Brine

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Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 🍗 1 (5 pound) whole chicken

  • Brine

    • đź’§ 1 gallon cold water
    • 1 tablespoon dried sage
    • 1 tablespoon dried celery seed
    • ½ tablespoon dried thyme
    • 🧂 Âľ cup kosher salt
    • 🍬 Âľ cup sugar
    • 🥢 Âľ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 2 tablespoons seasoned salt

STEPS

1

Remove giblets from chicken cavity, rinse chicken inside and out.

2

In a large stock pot or container, mix water, sage, celery seed, thyme, salt, sugar and soy sauce to create brine. Stir well until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

3

Place the chicken in the brine, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

4

Remove chicken from the brine and rinse well inside and out. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of seasoned salt.

5

Bake the chicken at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

626

Calories

  • 61g
    Protein
  • 27g
    Carbs
  • 29g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Brining the chicken overnight ensures maximum flavor and juiciness.Ensure the sugar and salt are fully dissolved in the brine before soaking the chicken.After baking, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes to keep the juices locked inside.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.