CHICKEN SPINNER BRINE

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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1/3 cup kosher salt
2 teaspoons black peppercorns, cracked
4 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 lemon, halved
1 small red onion, sliced
One 3-pound chicken

Steps:

Combine 4 cups water, the salt, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, lemon and onion in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and let the brine "steep" for 10 to 15 minutes. Move the brine to the refrigerator to cool, stirring occasionally.
Place the chicken and cold brine in a large container or plastic bag and refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry before cooking as desired.