How to Make Pickle Brine Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's a reason why pickle brine chicken has become a popular dish in many households - the tangy and flavorful brine adds a unique and delicious twist to the traditional roast chicken. The combination of juicy, tender meat with a zingy flavor makes it a winner for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

If you're a fan of pickles, then you'll love this recipe. The brine, made from a mixture of pickle juice, herbs, and spices, infuses the chicken with a bold and savory flavor t...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dill pickle juice, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • aluminum foil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Whisk together pickle juice, brown sugar, kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Place chicken breasts in brine, using a plate or bowl to keep breasts submerged. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken breasts from brine, discard brine, and dry chicken breasts with paper towels. Brush each breast with olive oil; season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). 
  • Transfer chicken to a plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    351 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 5452mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 416mg