Brined Roasted Herb Chicken Breasts
These brined herb chicken breasts are absolutely the juiciest and most flavorful. Turns out perfect every time!
Servings 5
Calories 94kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts bone-in and skin on about 4 pounds
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl add 8 cups warm water, salt and sugar whisk together until dissolved, add chicken breasts. Refrigerate 4 hours
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- In a small bowl add butter, garlic, herbs the juice of one lemon. Microwave for 10-15 seconds to slightly melt the butter.Mix and set aside.
- Remove chicken from brine and place on a baking sheet and pat dry with paper towels.
- Using a spoon/brush spread herb butter all over chicken and even under shin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until internal temp is 164 degrees.
- Remove chicken and let rest 15 minutes. Slice chicken and squeeze more lemon juice over top.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg
