Citrus Herb Brine for Chicken

Citrus Herb Brine for Chicken is quick, and easy, and adds a punch of flavor to any type of chicken. Citrus Herb Brine is made using ingredients (most) have around the house, and comes together within a matter of minutes. Finally, creating a brine for your chicken will help enrich the flavor and keep your chicken moist as it bakes or roasts.

Allergen Friendly

Citrus Herb Brine for Chicken is made using fresh, allergy-friendly ingredients. Fresh herbs mixed with bright citrus are the perfect flavor and ingredient profile for all in the egg and gluten allergy world. I hope you all enjoy this bright and delicious brine for chicken.

Citrus Herb Brine for Chicken Ingredients

• Pink Salt
• Water
• Bay Leaves
• Garlic
• Thyme
• Sage
• Rosemary
• Black Peppercorns
• Orange
• Meyer Lemon

Making the Citrus Herb Chicken Brine

1. First, place 6 cups of water, salt, and all other ingredients in a Nonstick, All-Clad saucepan.
2. Next, bring the mixture to a boil and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring to allow the salt to fully dissolve.
3. Then, remove from heat and let the water cool down to room temperature.
4. Next, place the chicken in the brining bag and cover it with the salt mixture.
5. Then, add the remaining water.
6. Next, the chicken should be fully submerged – use a plate to weigh it down if you need to.
7. Then, if additional water is needed, add 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of salt until fully submerged.
8. Next, let the chicken sit for at least 12 hours, 24 preferred.
9. Then, remove the chicken from the brine, rinse, and discard brining liquid.
10. Finally, roast the chicken according to the Citrus and Herb Roasted Chicken recipe (or your favorite recipe in general).

Bring the Ingredients to a Boil

Simmer for 10 Minutes

Cool and then Pour Over the Chicken

Brine the Chicken for 12-24 Hours

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Citrus Herb Brine for Chicken

Yield: Brine for 10 lb Chicken

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 12 hours

Total Time: 12 hours 25 minutes

Citrus Herb Brine for Chicken is quick, and easy, and adds a punch of flavor to any type of chicken. Citrus Herb Brine is made using ingredients (most) have around the house, and comes together within a matter of minutes. Finally, creating a brine for your chicken will help enrich the flavor and keep your chicken moist as it bakes or roasts.

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Ingredients

• 1 c. Pink Salt
• 14 c. Water
• 3 Bay Leaves
• 3 Garlic Cloves, Smashed
• 1/2 Bunch of Thyme
• 4 Sage Leaves
• 1/2 Bunch of Rosemary
• 1 tbsp. Black Peppercorns
• A Peel of 1 Orange
• A Peel of 1 Meyer Lemon

Instructions

1. First, place 6 cups of water, salt, and all other ingredients in a Nonstick, All-Clad saucepan.
2. Next, bring the mixture to a boil and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring to allow the salt to fully dissolve.
3. Then, remove from heat and let the water cool down to room temperature.
4. Next, place the chicken in the brining bag and cover it with the salt mixture.
5. Then, add the remaining water.
6. Next, the chicken should be fully submerged – use a plate to weigh it down if you need to.
7. Then, if additional water is needed, add 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of salt until fully submerged.
8. Next, let the chicken sit for at least 12 hours, 24 preferred.
9. Then, remove the chicken from the brine, rinse, and discard brining liquid.
10. Finally, roast the chicken according to the Citrus and Herb Roasted Chicken recipe (or your favorite recipe in general).

Notes

You can also use this brine with a turkey.