Perfect Chicken Brine Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs30 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Perfect Chicken Brine Recipe

Ingredients

16 cups water

¾ cup kosher salt

⅔ cup white sugar

2 heads garlic

crushed and chopped

¼ cup dried sage

or to taste

¼ cup dried basil

or to taste

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

1 large bay leaf

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Mix water kosher salt white sugar garlic sage basil peppercorns and bay leaf in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally until the salt and sugar are dissolved completely about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Remove pot from heat and cover with a lid. Cool brine at room temperature for 2 hours before refrigerating to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Perfect Chicken Brine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 37.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.6g 1%

Carbohydrates: 9.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 79.6IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.1mg 1%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 1.9mg 3%

Folate: 1.3mcg

Calcium: 36.7mg 4%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 5.5mg 2%

Potassium: 51.6mg 1%

Sodium: 3422.9mg 137%

Calories From Fat: 0.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.