Brined And Baked Chicken Recipes

PERFECT CHICKEN BRINE

Steps:

• Mix water, kosher salt, white sugar, garlic, sage, basil, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the salt and sugar are dissolved completely, about 20 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat and cover with a lid. Cool brine at room temperature for 2 hours before refrigerating to cool completely.

BRINED ROASTING CHICKEN

Steps:

• For brine, combine the first seven ingredients in a large kettle. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cool to room temperature., Remove giblets from chicken; discard. Place cold water in a 2-gal. resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Place in a roasting pan. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning several times., Discard brine. Rinse chicken with water; pat dry. Skewer chicken openings; tie drumsticks together. Brush with oil. Place chicken in a roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 80-90 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings (cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly)., Remove chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a measuring cup; skim fat and discard. Add enough broth to measure 1 cup. , In a small saucepan, combine flour and broth mixture until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

SIMPLE CHICKEN BRINE

Steps:

• Pour the warm water into a container that is twice the volume of the water. Pour in the salt, sugar, soy sauce, and olive oil. Stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved, then allow the brine to cool to room temperature.
• To use, place chicken in the brine, cover, and refrigerate two hours for skinless breasts, 4 hours for bone-in pieces, and 4 hours to overnight for whole chickens. Drain and pat the chicken dry before cooking. One gallon of brine is enough for 6 pounds of whole chicken or bone-in chicken pieces, and up to 10 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts.

BAKED CHICKEN AND BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Pour the beer or wine into a glass baking dish large enough to lay out the chicken. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and oregano on both sides, and place in the dish.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until juices run clear. While chicken is baking, slice Brie with the rind into 1/4 inch thick slices. When chicken is done, place slices of Brie over the top. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted. Voila, chicken with Brie sauce is complete!

BRINED AND BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brine To lock the juices in my chicken and ensure that my chicken wouldn't dry out in a week of leftovers, I started my meal by brining the chicken. If you are in a hurry, you can skip this step, but I recommend against it. Wash the chicken well Put about ¼ cup of salt in a large pan, mixing bowl, or Ziplock bag with a little bit of cold water to dissolve put seasonings in the water...well fed Add the chicken and enough water to cover Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours After brining the chicken, it is important to rinse the chicken well to avoid a overly salty taste in the finished product. By using fresh aromatic vegetables under the chicken, this recipe adds a layer of flavors which are impossible in traditional cooking methods. Preheat oven to 375 degrees In a 9″X13″ baking dish (preferably glass), spread a thin layer of olive oil along with one small onion sliced; one medium peeled, sliced carrot; and four garlic cloves; and three large rosemary stems Tuck two pats of butter under the skin on top of the breast; rub the chicken with a small amount of olive oil; cover one side with a sprinkling of salt, pepper, dry rosemary, dry thyme, and crushed red pepper; using a fine grater, add the rind of half a lemon (be careful to only include yellow part of the of the lemon, not the bitter white pith); flip the chicken and season the other side to match Lay the chicken down on top of the aromatic vegetables breast side up; sprinkle with1 tablespoon of finely chopped rosemary; put it in the oven on the middle rack Check periodically to ensure that the chicken is cooking evenly without burning the aromatics or fully drying the pan Remove from the oven in about an hour. Always allow the chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before cutting to ensure that the juices do not run from the bird and cause dry meat. - See more at: http://runawayapricot.com/2009/02/home-cooked-meal.html/#sthash.yDmtn0Bc.dpuf

BRINED BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS (FROM GIMME SOME OVEN)

Steps:

• DIRECTIONS: *To brine your chicken breasts, simply fill a large bowl with 4 quarts of warm water and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Stir to combine until most of the salt is absorbed. Add the chicken breasts and let them sit in the mixture to brine for 15 minutes. Or you can also also cover the bowl and refrigerate for up to 6 hours. Remove the chicken breasts and pat dry with a paper towel when ready to use. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish. Brush on both sides (turning once) evenly with the melted butter or olive oil. In a separate small bowl, whisk the salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika until combined. Then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken on both sides. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. If you use a cooking thermometer to measure the temperature thickest part of the breast, it should be between 160-170 degrees F. (The FDA recommends 170 degrees F.) Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pan from the oven and loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes. Then serve immediately. DIFFICULTY: EASY CATEGORY: GLUTEN-FREE