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Dill Pickle Chicken Marinade or Brine

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Author: Michelle Goth
Use up your leftover pickle juice for this easy chicken brine!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1.5 cups dill pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add ingredients. Whisk vigorously until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add chicken pieces to a large Ziploc bag. Pour the brine/marinade over the top of the chicken, and seal.
  • Massage the brine into the chicken, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours.
  • Place brined chicken on a paper towel lined baking sheet. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Smoke or grill chicken to the internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

This recipe makes enough for 1.5 pounds of chicken.
Serving: 1, Calories: 345kcal, Carbohydrates: 83g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 14766mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 79g
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