CITRUS HERB BRINED CHICKEN

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Very yummy. Serve with vegetables, side dish of choice or salad.

Provided by Julie Prior

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 whole chickens, trussed
1 c (or 6 oz by weight) kosher salt
3 c hot water
4 c ice cubes
2 lemons, thickly sliced
2 limes, thickly sliced
1/4 c fresh rosemary, crushed by hand
1/4 c fresh thyme, crushed by hand
1/4-1/2 c vegetable oil
salt to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve the kosher salt in the hot water; then add the ice and cold water to chill mixture. Add the lemons, limes and fresh herbs to the brine. Make sure to put it in a container large enough to hold two chickens.
  • 2. Add the chickens and put the container in the refrigerator. The chickens should sit in the brine for at least 8 hours but overnight works best.
  • 3. After the brine step is complete, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, remove the chickens from the brine and discard the brine. Dry the chickens with a disposable towel and lightly oil skin. season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Place the chickens in a roasting pan elevated on a rack.
  • 5. Roast for 20 minutes per pound based on the weight of the chickens, plus 15 minutes, or until the thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken but not touching the bone reads 170 degrees.

luqman Sahill
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Amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Midget Man
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I would definitely make this recipe again. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was perfect.


GLOCKPLAYZ
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the citrus-herb brine gave it a delicious flavor.


Wasikhan wrestling Talk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was still dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Patricia Romero
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Asitha Udayakumara
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful.


jessica williams
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This is my new favorite way to cook chicken! It's so easy and the results are always perfect.


Buyi Maphumulo
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The chicken was flavorful, but the skin was a bit too crispy for my taste.


Olumati Goodnews Chimnumeso
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


SIBLINGS ANGEL
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I thought the chicken was a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked it. But the flavor was still good.


Rai ali
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Delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Aliraza Mangi
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I was skeptical about brining the chicken, but I'm so glad I did. It made a huge difference in the flavor and texture of the chicken. I will definitely be using this recipe again!


vuga Madini
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This citrus-herb brined chicken is a game-changer! The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin was perfection. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again and again!