BROWN SUGAR-BRINED CHICKEN

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Recipe is from Southern Living Magazine and they suggest using this brown sugar brine so you will never have to serve a dry chicken breast again. Brine time is 1-3 hours.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Marinades

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1/4 c kosher salt
1/4 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes
6 large fresh thyme sprigs
4 4-inch fresh rosemary sprigs
4 garlic cloves, crushed
8-12 skinned and boned chicken breasts (6-8 oz. each)
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together first 7 ingredients and 2 quarts of water in a large stockpot. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and cool one hour. Place chicken breasts in brine; cover and chill 1-3 hours.
  • 2. Preheat grill to 350 degree - 400 degrees (medium high) heat. Drain chicken, discarding brine. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, and sprinkle with desired amount of black pepper.
  • 3. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, 5 - 7 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. **This brine will season up to 12 chicken breasts**

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