Smoked Chicken Brine Recipe
Smoked Chicken Brine - a simple, easy recipe for a smoked chicken brine that is easily customizable. Results in such juicy smoked chicken!
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 1 orange sliced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Instructions
- Combine: In a mixing bowl, add 4 cups water and ¼ cup kosher salt; Whisk to combine. Add in orange slices, 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary and 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns.
- Brine Chicken: Place chicken in a food grade container and pour brine over top. Place in the refrigerator. Let chicken brine for 30 minutes - 3 hours for breasts and thighs or 12-24 hours for a whole chicken.
- Cook: Remove from brine and pat dry with clean paper towel. Then smoke however you wish (we love these Traeger smoked chicken thighs and our smoked chicken breast recipe).
Notes
- Smoked Chicken Recipes: We love using this brine on our smoked whole chicken, smoked chicken breasts and smoked chicken thighs.
- Container: make sure you are using a food-grade container.
- Additions: feel free to add in other aromatics or even some coconut sugar for a touch of sweetness.
- Whole Chicken: for a single whole chicken you will most like need to double this recipe. I recommend brining a whole chicken for 12-24 hours.
- Chicken Thighs + Breasts: I recommend brining chicken thighs and breasts for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 3-4 hours.
- Pat Dry: there is no need to rinse your chicken after brining, simply pat dry with a clean paper towel.
- Refrigerate: feel free to refrigerate your chicken after brining, uncovered, for about an hour or so to get even crispier skin after cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4724mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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