Photo: Lily Banse
Brined Chicken Breasts
9 ingredients
4 servings
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We tested many, many fried chicken recipes before they settled on this one. The brine ensures flavorful, juicy results.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
377
Calories
32g
Protein
18g
Fat
25g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 15 sprigs thyme
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
- 1 fresh lemon juice
- 2 kosher salt
- 1 honey
- 1 black peppercorns
- 2 8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
Directions
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By bonappetit ·
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