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brine for roasted chicken

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Recipe by
Arnetia Hawkins
@Arnetia7642
Chicago, IL

My kiddies love chicken and I needed a way to cook a whole chicken and not have it dry out. The brine flavors but does not over power.

Ingredients For brine for roasted chicken

  • 3
    lemons, halved
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried basil
  • 5
    jalapeno peppers, seeded
  • 1/4 c
    black peppercorns, whole
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 1/3 c
    garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    kosher salt
  • 1 gal
    cold water

How To Make brine for roasted chicken

  • 1
    Place all ingredients together in container big enough to hold whole chicken and mix well.(I use a 2gallon zipper bag and a bowl big enough to hold it.)
  • 2
    Rinse whole roasting chicken, be sure to remove giblets and any loose parts from cavity. Submerge in brine for 18 to 24 hours, refrigerated.
  • 3
    Roast according to usual method.
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