PICKLE BRINE CHICKEN
There aren't a lot of great uses for leftover pickle juice. I did hear recently that some people like to drink this stuff after jogging, which I found to be quite shocking, since I had no idea people still jogged. Like most brined recipes, the payoff is in the texture and moisture content and not necessarily in the taste. Having said that, these did have a nice little twang. So the next time you have nothing left in the pickle jar but the juice, you now know what to do.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk pickle juice, brown sugar, kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper together in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Submerge chicken breasts in brine, using a plate or bowl to sink the breasts into the brine; refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken breasts from brine, discard the brine, and dry chicken breasts with paper towels. Brush each breast with olive oil and season each with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate, tent the plate with aluminum foil, and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 5451.5 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
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Aaron Osullivan
[email protected]I've never cooked chicken in pickle brine before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It sounds delicious!
Antonita Faigmane
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to change up your usual chicken routine. The pickle brine gives the chicken a unique flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Atiq Mughal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! It was juicy and flavorful, and the pickle brine gave it a nice tangy flavor.
Sk Sayed Khan
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try brining the chicken for a longer period of time next time.
Kabita Dhimal
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pickle brine. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to chicken. I will definitely be making this again.
Johnny Walters
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the pickle brine adds a unique twist that everyone loves.
Yy Hh
[email protected]I love the tangy flavor that the pickle brine gives to the chicken. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to a simple dish.
Travis
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavor is out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again.
Stefan Law
[email protected]I was skeptical about using pickle brine to cook chicken, but I'm glad I gave it a try. The chicken was moist and tender, and the brine added a subtle flavor that was really nice.
Dana Marie
[email protected]This recipe is a real winner! The chicken came out juicy and flavorful, with a slightly tangy taste from the pickle brine. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with the whole family.