- The Endless Meal® Recipes Pickle Brine Chicken 4.7 stars ( 45 ratings) 12 Comments Jump to Recipe Gluten Free Refined Sugar Free This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. This pickle brine chicken is flavorful, juicy, and tender with an incredibly crispy crust. Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups dill pickle juice, or more to taste 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
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Kosher salt and pepper How to make pickle juice chicken Stir the pickle juice and sugar together in a small bowl. Place the chicken breasts in a separate bowl, and pour the brine mixture over top. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to let the chicken brine. Why would we brine chicken in pickle juice? We've been asked this a time or two, and the answer is simple. Because it's one of the easiest ways to ensure juicy and flavorful chicken without adding a bunch of additional seasonings. The pickle juice lends its slightly tangy flavor to the chicken while keeping it moist throughout the cooking process. For the Brine: Pickle Juice: Also known as pickle brine, this is the vinegary liquid left behind after eating a jar of pickles. Its not recommended to use sweet pickle brine like that is used for bread and butter pickles. Dill pickle juice has a flavor profile that is much more complimentary to grilling than its sweeter counterpart. Dill Pickle Chicken: The Perfect Use for Leftover Pickle Juice The Secret to Chick-fil-A's Super-Juicy Chicken Is in Your Pantry Read More In case you needed more convincing, this is why you should always save your leftover pickle juice: It will last for quite a while in the fridge, and even longer in the freezer.
Crispy Pickle Brined Fried Chicken Recipe The Salty Pot
What Does the Pickle Brine Do? The brine imparts flavor while also keeping the chicken moist. Not only will the moisture soak into the chicken with brine, but the flavor of the brine will also add flavor to the meat. In this instance, the pickle flavor is more prevalent and makes further seasoning less necessary. He brines chicken breast in dill-pickle juice to flavor it and keep it moist in the oven, then serves it on top of supertender leg meat he's shredded and mixed with sautéed chard. Fast and. Directions. You can make the pickle juice ahead of time or use leftover pickle juice from jars (I use my leftover brine but included the recipe for the brine just in case) bring all the ingredients to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes than let cool. Brine chicken in a zip lock bag or bowl overnight 12 hours, I've done cornish game hens, cut up. In a medium bowl, place chicken tenders and add pickle juice. (It's best if the chicken is fully submerged.) Cover and let the chicken marinade for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, drain the chicken and pat dry with paper towel. Discard the brine.
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Add the pickle juice and brown sugar. Massage the bag until the brown sugar is dissolved. Place in a large bowl (in case of a leak) and into the fridge for 24 hours. Remove the chicken from the bag, discard the bag and brine. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides lightly with Old Bay seasoning. Step 1. Combine the ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except for the chicken. Step 2. Add the chicken to the marinade. Use tongs to place the chicken in the bowl with the marinade. Step 3. Refrigerate. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. How to grill the pickle juice chicken:
Ingredients For the Chicken 4 boneless chicken thighs (skin-on or skinless) 3 cups dill pickle juice 3 cups buttermilk For the Slaw ½ head green cabbage, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon. Place in a large ziptop bag with pickle juice. Refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours. Remove chicken from pickle juice and place in a medium bowl. Add buttermilk and hot sauce. Stir to coat chicken well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. In a pie plate or shallow bowl, stir together flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
How to Make Juicy Chicken Breasts The Casual Brine Carolyn's Cooking
Brine chicken. Add chicken thighs and pickle juice (note 1) to a large resealable plastic bag. Press out any air, seal, and place in the fridge for at least 12 hours. (I like to nestle my bag inside a large bowl). Saute. Preheat oven to 425 F. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large dutch oven, or oven-safe pan. Prepare the marinade: In a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag or shallow bowl, add pickle juice, minced garlic, dill, and black pepper. Zip the bag closed and mix around the marinade. Marinate: Add chicken breasts to the bag or bowl, making sure it is completely submerged. Let marinate for 30-60 minutes.
