Chicken Brine

This big-batch brine made with white wine, fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon, and orange zest is sure to give you tender, juicy chicken.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 46 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic
• 3 ½ quarts water
• 2 lemons, zested
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Sauvignon Blanc (such as Barefoot®)
• ½ cup sea salt, or to taste
• 3 ounces ginger, grated
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
• 1 navel orange, zested
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water, Sauvignon Blanc, and sea salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in ginger, parsley, thyme, rosemary, orange zest, lemon zest, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Let brine steep, covered, until cool, 4 to 5 hours.