Pickle Brine Chicken

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer chicken to a plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)

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