Quick Easy Chicken Brine

Transform your chicken into a tender, juicy masterpiece with this Quick Easy Chicken Brine recipe! Ready in just 10 minutes, this simple yet flavor-packed brine combines the perfect blend of kosher salt, granulated sugar, smashed garlic, black peppercorns, a fragrant bay leaf, and fresh rosemary. Adding ice cubes ensures the brine cools rapidly, saving you precious time. Whether you're preparing bone-in chicken thighs or boneless breasts, this foolproof brine guarantees perfectly seasoned poultry every time. Ideal for grilling, roasting, or frying, this recipe is your go-to solution for elevating weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. A must-try trick for incredibly moist and flavorful chicken!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 4 cups Water
• 0.25 cup Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 3 units Garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 1 unit Bay leaf
• 1 unit Fresh rosemary sprig
• 2 cups Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized pot, add 2 cups of water, kosher salt, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the salt and sugar dissolve completely.

Step 2

Turn off the heat and add the garlic cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaf, and rosemary sprig. Allow the mixture to cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour the brine into a large bowl. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and ice cubes to cool the brine completely.

Step 4

Ensure the brine is completely cold before submerging the chicken. Add your chicken pieces to the brine, ensuring they are fully covered.

Step 5

Refrigerate the chicken in the brine for 30 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the size of the chicken pieces (30 minutes for smaller pieces, up to 4 hours for bone-in cuts).

Step 6

Remove the chicken from the brine, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1549.8 grams (1549.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	127

Total Fat 0.30g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 26878mg	1169%
Total Carbohydrate 32.90g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 25.00g
Protein 1.20g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 106mg	8%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 135mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.9%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 94.6%