BRINED WHOLE CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND THYME
Make and share this Brined Whole Chicken With Lemon and Thyme recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the brine--in a big pot, combine the sugar, salt, and dried thyme; squeeze the lemon juice into the pot and add the juiced lemon halves.
- Add 1 gallon of cold water and stir the mixture to dissolve the sugar and salt.
- Remove and discard the neck, giblets, wing tips, and any excess fat from the chicken; submerge teh chicken in the brine, breast side down, and cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and discard the brine; pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Lightly brush the outside of the chicken with oil.
- Season with pepper inside and out.
- Place the garlic and fresh thyme in the cavity of the chicken; tie the legs together.
- Grill, breast side up, over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170° in the breast and 180° in the thickest part of the thigh, 1 1/2 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for about 10 minutes before carving; serve warm.
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Elahi Ihsan
elahi@gmail.comThis recipe is a must-try for any chicken lover. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the lemon-thyme flavor is amazing.
Stunt Marion
s.marion@yahoo.comI'm not typically a fan of brined chicken but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful.
Muyange Wamulume
m88@aol.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken.
Mr LaH√úrEy
l.m@gmail.comThis is my go-to chicken recipe. It's easy to make and always comes out delicious.
MD Sharif Khan hi
hi.m@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this recipe definitely delivers. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the lemon-thyme brine was a nice touch.
Mithu Rahman
m.rahman81@yahoo.comI've tried several brined chicken recipes but this one is by far the best. The lemon and thyme add a perfect balance of flavor.
starkworks
starkworks@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken is always a hit and it's so easy to make.
Rehmat ali Jutt
rehmata77@yahoo.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious, flavorful chicken.
Sumi Maharjan
m3@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about brining the chicken but I'm glad I did. It really made a difference in the flavor and texture of the chicken.
KING FAIZAN
faizan-king1@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful and the lemon-thyme brine added a delicious touch.
Ambrose Keroos
a@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken always comes out perfectly cooked and the lemon-thyme flavor is amazing.
Education Boy
b-education27@hotmail.comSo easy and delicious! I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was a breeze to follow. The chicken was juicy and flavorful.
Victoria Aguirre
victoriaa64@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and thyme brine really infused the chicken with flavor. Will definitely be making this again.
Mohamed Alm
alm.m@hotmail.comThis recipe is a winner! The chicken turned out incredibly tender and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. Highly recommend it!