Perfect Chicken Brine

Perfect Chicken Brine

Brining chicken adds tons of flavor and keeps the meat moist. This one also adds garlic, sage, and basil flavors.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
38 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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.
Perfect Chicken Brine
Perfect Chicken Brine
Perfect Chicken Brine

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 16 cups water
  • 2 heads garlic, crushed and chopped
  • 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar
  • 0.75 cup kosher salt
  • 0.25 cup dried sage, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup dried basil, or to taste

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