CHICKEN BRINE

Chicken Brine image

Make our Chicken Brine for a moist, flavorful whole chicken. Avoid dry meat by using our Chicken Brine and soaking your bird overnight.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 10h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 qt. (4 cups) tap water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup salt
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 qt. (4 cups) ice water
1 chicken (3-1/2 lb.)

Steps:

Cook first 5 ingredients in large saucepan on medium heat 10 min. or until sugar and salt are dissolved, stirring occasionally. Pour into plastic container large enough to hold brining liquid and chicken. Add ice water; stir until ice is melted.
Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavities, if present.
Add chicken to brining liquid; cover. Refrigerate at least 10 hours or up to 24 hours. Remove chicken from liquid; discard liquid. Rinse well with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Cook chicken as directed on package or until chicken is done (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 28 g