Chicken Brine

Moist and Juicy Treatment For Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 quart (4 cups) water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• Fresh herbs to taste

Directions:

Pour 1 quart water into a large zip lock bag or tupperware container.  Add honey and salt and mix well.  Put chicken in bag, seal, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.  Drain chicken and cook as desired.

Additions and Substitutions:

To add flavor
Substitute 1/2 cup honey or 1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar for the granulated sugar in the brine
Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce 
Add 2 to 3 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/2 lemon sliced

Try brining turkey and pork too!