Brined Chicken Recipe

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Brined Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Clean chicken and set innards in a medium pot 1/2 full of water. Simmer on a very low flame, covered, for 1-1/2 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste. This step can wait until you put the chicken in the oven if you prefer.
  2. Combine spices in a bowl large enough to cover the chicken. Start with 2 cups of water and stir until salt is dissolved.
  3. Place chicken in bowl, breast down, and cover with water.
  4. Cover bowl with cling wrap and let soak 1 hr per pound (eg.: soak a 6 pound bird for 6 hours).
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  6. Place chicken, breast side up, on a 1/2 sheet pan with wire cooking rack, filled 1/3 full with brine solution, and cook for 1-1/2 hours.
  7. Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 201.69 Kcal (844 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.75g 21%
Cholesterol 81.63mg 27%
Sodium 5722.84mg 238%
Potassium 216.09mg 5%
Total Carbs 2.07g 1%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 16.66g 33%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 32.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.14 Kcal (775 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.62g 21%
Cholesterol 74.93mg 27%
Sodium 5253.21mg 238%
Potassium 198.35mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.9g 1%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 4%
Protein 15.29g 33%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 29.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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