Roasted Chicken with Smoky Brining Blend
Published on
September 22, 2023
Intro
Brining a chicken makes for a particularly juicy, and tender bird. Don’t skip the step of taking the chicken out of the brine an hour before cooking. This allows the chicken to come to room temperature and dries it out a bit, which helps crisp the skin.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes + 3-6 Hours Brining Time
Cook Time:
30 Minutes
Servings:
4
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Ingredients
2 cups boiling water
1 cup Smoky Brining Blend
3 cups ice cubes
3 quarts cold water
4 split chicken skin-on bone-in breasts
Directions
1. In a large pot bring 2 cups of water to boil. Stir in the Smoky Brining Blend. Stir until salt and sugar has dissolved.
2. Add ice cubes to the brined water and stir until melted. Then stir in 3 quarts of cold water. The water temperature should be 45°F or colder.
3. Add in the chicken, cover and refrigerate for 3-6 hours.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
5. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Do not rinse! Let rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
6. Arrange chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160ºF.
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