SAVORY CHICKEN BRINE

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Brining a chicken with soy sauce makes a juicier and more flavorful chicken. Great for baked, grilled or fried chicken.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Time 5h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (5 pound) whole chicken
1 gallon cold water
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon dried celery seed
½ tablespoon dried thyme
¾ cup kosher salt
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Remove giblets from chicken cavity, rinse chicken inside and out.
  • In a large stock pot or container, mix water, sage, celery seed, thyme, salt, sugar and soy sauce to create brine. Stir well until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Place the chicken in the brine, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove chicken from the brine and rinse well inside and out. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of seasoned salt. Bake the chicken at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 227.9 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 61.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 14333.1 mg, Sugar 25 g

Ottneul William
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This is the best chicken brine recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, I couldn't believe it. I will definitely be making this again.


D BelChere
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy. I've tried it with both bone-in and boneless chicken breasts and it's always perfect.


Samkelo Mavuso
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the brine is easy to make.


Im_problem
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I highly recommend it.


Bikram Yadav
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I've been looking for a good chicken brine recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the brine was easy to make. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Raja Hasnat
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abdu Muhamd
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves chicken. The brine makes the chicken so flavorful and juicy, and the cooking instructions are perfect. I highly recommend it!


Karan Dubai
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


NAJIM GAMING
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This is the best chicken brine recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I'll definitely be using this recipe again and again.


Breena Allen
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The brine made the chicken so tender and juicy, I couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aashar Bhatti
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I used to dread cooking chicken because it always came out dry and bland. But this brine recipe changed everything. Now my chicken is always moist and flavorful. Thank you so much for sharing it!


mahabub hossain
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This chicken brine recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. I've used it with both bone-in and boneless chicken breasts and it's always perfect. I highly recommend it!


helen ford
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious the chicken was. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Daniel Storm
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This recipe is a game-changer! The chicken came out so juicy and flavorful, I couldn't believe it. I've never had chicken this good before. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Md Rahul
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I've tried many chicken brine recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was incredibly moist and tender, and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the hint of rosemary and lemon. I'll be using this recipe from now on!


Umairali
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This chicken brine recipe is amazing! I followed the instructions precisely and the result was a succulent, flavorful chicken that was cooked to perfection. The brine added so much moisture and flavor to the meat, and the seasonings were spot-on. I w