Easy Chicken Brine Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 gallon / 4 litres of water
• 3/4 cup table salt (or use 1 cup of Kosher Salt)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 small onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 carrot
• 1 small celery stalk
• 2 bay leafs
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1 clove
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 bunch of parsley
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt or coarse salt ((1 teaspoon per pound of chicken))
• 5 teaspoons spice mix (paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, thyme)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Wet Brine ---

2. 2

   Place all ingredients into a stock pot. Bring to a boil, mixing the ensure the salt and sugar has dissolved. Boil for 4 minutes and remove from heat. Place into refrigerator until completely cooled before using.

3. 3

   Fully submerge chicken into cold brine solution. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight, up to 24 hours. Remove from brine, season and cook by your preferred method.

4. 4

   --- Dry Brine ---

5. 5

   Mix together the salt and spices. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, including the inside cavity. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight. Cook by your preferred method.