Chicken Brine

"This brine will give you a moist, tender and flavorful chicken every time! This recipe is for a 3-4 lb chicken, cut into 12 pieces."
 
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Ready In:
15mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
12 pieces
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a gallon-size zipperlock plastic bag, combine the salt, sugar, paprika, garlic cloves and bay leaves.
  • With a rubber mallot, smash the garlic into the salt and spice mixture thoroughly.
  • Pour the mixture into a large nonreactive bowl.
  • Add the buttermilk and stir until salt is completely dissolved.
  • Immerse the chicken in the brine, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully seasoned, 2-3 hours.
  • Coat and fry the chicken.

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