Lemon Tarragon Brined Whole Chicken Recipe

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Lemon Tarragon Brined Whole Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Combine 1 cup water, rind, and tarragon sprigs in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Place in a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
  2. Add remaining 6 cups water, salt, and sugar, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Place salt mixture in a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add the ice and chicken; seal.
  3. Refrigerate 3 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove chicken from bag; discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  4. Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to medium and leaving one side with no heat.
  5. Sprinkle cavity of chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped tarragon and 1 teaspoon pepper. Lightly coat outside of chicken with cooking spray.
  6. Rub the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped tarragon and 1 teaspoon pepper evenly over outside of chicken. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray over unheated side.
  7. Close lid; grill 15 minutes. Brush chicken with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Close lid; grill an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Brush with remaining lemon juice. Close lid; grill 15 minutes or until thermometer inserted into meaty part of thigh registers 180°.
  9. Place chicken on a platter; cover with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes. Discard the skin.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 121.4 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.32g 7%
Cholesterol 189.28mg 63%
Sodium 75.12mg 3%
Potassium 231.03mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.47g 2%
Sugars 1.55g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 14.48g 29%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 24%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 56.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 27.04 Kcal (113 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.96g 7%
Cholesterol 42.16mg 63%
Sodium 16.73mg 3%
Potassium 51.46mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.22g 2%
Sugars 0.34g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 1%
Protein 3.22g 29%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 76%
Iron 1mg 24%
Calcium 12.6mg 6%

* 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

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • sugar free

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