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Pickle Brine Chicken

Pickle Brine Chicken

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 10 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Brine

    • 1 ½ cups dill pickle juice
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • Chicken

    • 🍗 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • Seasoning and finishing

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧂 Salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste
    • Cayenne pepper to taste
    • Aluminum foil

STEPS

1

Whisk together pickle juice, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add chicken breasts to the brine, ensuring they are submerged. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

2

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

3

Remove chicken from the brine, pat dry with paper towels, and brush each breast lightly with olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

4

Cook chicken on the preheated grill until fully cooked, about 5 minutes per side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

5

Transfer grilled chicken to a plate, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

351

Calories

  • 47
    Protein
  • 11
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 For enhanced flavor, try adding garlic or other herbs like thyme to the brine.You can substitute cayenne pepper with paprika if you prefer milder spiciness.Tent the chicken with foil to retain moisture while resting.Ensure the grill grates are clean and well-oiled to prevent the chicken from sticking.