CHICKEN BRINE

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This brine will give you a moist, tender and flavorful chicken every time! This recipe is for a 3-4 lb chicken, cut into 12 pieces.

Provided by Jimijoe 43

Categories     Poultry

Time 15m

Yield 12 pieces, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup table salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons paprika
3 medium garlic heads, cloves separated
3 bay leaves, crumbled
7 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a gallon-size zipperlock plastic bag, combine the salt, sugar, paprika, garlic cloves and bay leaves.
  • With a rubber mallot, smash the garlic into the salt and spice mixture thoroughly.
  • Pour the mixture into a large nonreactive bowl.
  • Add the buttermilk and stir until salt is completely dissolved.
  • Immerse the chicken in the brine, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully seasoned, 2-3 hours.
  • Coat and fry the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 14617.4, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 33.6, Protein 16.1

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