HONEY-LEMON-GARLIC BRINED CHICKEN BREASTS
These incredibly moist, juicy chicken breasts are brined in a mixture of honey, lemon and garlic, with sea salt, thyme and black pepper. Then they're baked and basted with more honey, lemon juice and pan juices to really bring out the flavor. Absolutely delicious! Prep time includes brining time.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 13h54m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large plastic bag placed in a large, deep pot (a stockpot is good) combine the water, salt, honey, dried thyme, garlic halves, black pepper and sliced 1/2 lemon.
- Add chicken breasts to brine and tie up bag tightly.
- Allow chicken to brine in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 12 hours, preferably no more than 18 hours.
- When brining time is up, remove chicken from brine (no need to rinse) and place in a baking dish.
- Bake chicken, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for one hour.
- After one hour, remove cover, sprinkle the juice of 1/2 lemon over chicken breasts; drizzle each chicken breast with just over a tablespoon of honey; gently spoon some pan juices over them, and season to taste with black pepper.
- Return to oven for 20 more minutes, or until breasts are nicely browned a little.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 18712.6, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 54.1, Protein 31.1
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Gabrielle Allen
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
parvez musarop
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Nadia Hoveka
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste.
Mamun Haw
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't come out as tender as I expected. Maybe I didn't brine it for long enough.
MD Soni
[email protected]This chicken is so tender and flavorful, it almost melts in your mouth. I highly recommend it!
Markeline Metelus
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken.
Asif Buhiya
[email protected]I love the combination of honey, lemon, and garlic. This recipe is a great way to showcase these flavors.
Zakira Goolam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Niraj Bishokarwma
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken breasts, but this recipe changed my mind. The brine made the chicken so moist and juicy.
Nerian Fuentes
[email protected]This chicken is incredibly tender and flavorful! The honey, lemon, and garlic brine really penetrates the meat. I cooked it on my grill and it came out perfect.