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
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Combine the water and salt in a medium mixing bowl; Whisk to combine.
- Add in orange, peppercorns and rosemary.
- 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.
- Remove from brine and pat dry with clean paper towel. Then smoke however you wish (we love these Smoked Chicken Thigh and Smoked Chicken Breast recipes).
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.
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