Description
A flavorful chicken dish brined in cider for juiciness and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Combine cider, salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a large pot.
- Heat until salt and sugar dissolve, then remove from heat and add cold water.
- Submerge chicken in brine, cover, and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
- Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast chicken for 60-75 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Do not brine for more than 24 hours.
- Discard brine after use.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
