Quick Chicken Brine: Juicy Flavors in Just 30 Minutes!
A quick and easy chicken brine that will ensure juicy, flavorful chicken in just 30 minutes!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Brining
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- In a large bowl, combine water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, and herbs.
- Stir until salt and sugar dissolve.
- Add chicken pieces to the brine and ensure they are fully submerged.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
Notes
- For best results, do not brine chicken for more than 30 minutes.
- Adjust salt and sugar according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Quick Chicken Brine, How To Brine Chicken