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Lemon and Herb Chicken Brine
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Brine Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
A simple salt and brown sugar brine with lemon, rosemary, sage and bay leaves, simmered and cooled completely. Submerge your chicken and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours before cooking.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
brine for roast chicken, brining chicken, chicken brine, lemon herb brine, thanksgiving chicken brine
Servings: 1 gallon of brine
Ingredients
- 1 Gallon Water
- 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt
- 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Lemons, sliced
- 2 Sprigs Rosemary
- 1 Sprig Sage
Instructions
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Bring ingredients to boil and simmer for at least 5 minutes.
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Allow brine to cool completely. Submerge chicken in brine and place in the refrigerator for
8-24 hours.