CITRUS HERB BRINED CHICKEN

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Very yummy. Serve with vegetables, side dish of choice or salad.

Provided by Julie Prior

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 whole chickens, trussed
1 c (or 6 oz by weight) kosher salt
3 c hot water
4 c ice cubes
2 lemons, thickly sliced
2 limes, thickly sliced
1/4 c fresh rosemary, crushed by hand
1/4 c fresh thyme, crushed by hand
1/4-1/2 c vegetable oil
salt to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve the kosher salt in the hot water; then add the ice and cold water to chill mixture. Add the lemons, limes and fresh herbs to the brine. Make sure to put it in a container large enough to hold two chickens.
  • 2. Add the chickens and put the container in the refrigerator. The chickens should sit in the brine for at least 8 hours but overnight works best.
  • 3. After the brine step is complete, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, remove the chickens from the brine and discard the brine. Dry the chickens with a disposable towel and lightly oil skin. season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Place the chickens in a roasting pan elevated on a rack.
  • 5. Roast for 20 minutes per pound based on the weight of the chickens, plus 15 minutes, or until the thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken but not touching the bone reads 170 degrees.

Engr Mostafizar rahman
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


iliketo notdie
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


subhan baloch
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This chicken is so good, I could eat it every day. The flavor is incredible, and the meat is so moist and tender.


Niaz Jamali
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I made this chicken for my family last night, and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amin Buzdar
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This chicken is to die for. The meat is so moist and juicy, and the skin is crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nhlanhla Ntshingila
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Billisa Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Skis Rampage
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This chicken is so good, I could eat it every day. The flavor is incredible, and the meat is so moist and tender.


Ibrahim Aminu
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I made this chicken for my family last night, and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher Genrich
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This chicken is to die for. The meat is so moist and juicy, and the skin is crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


asian chameleon
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Wow! This chicken is amazing. I've never had chicken this good before. The flavor is incredible.


Qaeso
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This is the best chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MK
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


D&D
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This chicken is delicious! I made it for my friends last weekend, and they all raved about it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Mark mclain
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I've been making this chicken for years, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rosemary Kilongo
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This chicken is so good! I made it for my family last night, and they all loved it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rakib Raju
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I tried this recipe for the first time last week, and it was a huge success. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the crispy skin. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mike Belcher
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I've made this chicken several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rana Zain Ahmad Khan
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This citrus herb brined chicken was a huge hit at my last dinner party. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was to die for. I'll definitely be making this again soon.