Chicken Brined Chicken Breast Recipe
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Ingredients: 7 boneless, skinless chicken pieces about 6 ounces each (2.5 pounds)
¼ cup plus ½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
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Directions:First, mix ¼ cup kosher salt in a large bowl with 1 quart of warm water. Immerse chicken breasts in salted water for 15 minutes and then rinse. Heat oven to 450 F. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and put on a rimmed baking sheet. Mix ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Brush chicken on both sides with the olive oil and them rub the spice mixture on both sides. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the chicken registers the internal temperature of 170 F. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve. |
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Notes: Brining enhances juiciness by ensuring that the meat absorbs liquid before it is cooked. This “extra liquid” protects the chicken from getting too dry as it cooks. The best part is that it only takes 15 minutes! The chicken doesn't have to sit in a salt water bath for an entire day. If you have an extra 15 minutes, this step will change your life. Used small, boneless and skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, if your chicken breasts are larger, you should cut them into smaller pieces so that the brine has a chance to infuse the chicken before you cook it. Do use kosher salt for the brining step. You can find it below the regular salt and it gives the best result. Serve this with a salad and you have a simple, delicious and low carb dinner.
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