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Simple Chicken Brine

by howl@blendhound.com

A salty, lightly sweet, aromatic marinade designed for weeknight chicken and family-style roasts. High-value functional recipe for juicy chicken results.

Meal-prep proteinsBig-batch grillingChicken, pork, and steak
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CategoryBrine & Marinade
Ingredients7
Likes0
Base servings4
Published3/12/2026
Spice Ratios
Water4 cup
Kosher Salt0.25 cup
White Sugar2 tbsp
Black Pepper1 tsp
Garlic Powder4 tsp
Bay Leaf (ground)2 tsp
Thyme1 tsp
Ingredients
  • Water4 cup
  • Kosher Salt0.25 cup
  • White Sugar2 tbsp
  • Black Pepper1 tsp
  • Garlic Powder4 tsp
  • Bay Leaf (ground)2 tsp
  • Thyme1 tsp
Instructions

Combine all ingredients until dissolved and evenly mixed. Use enough mixture to coat or submerge the protein, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight depending on the cut.

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Meal-prep proteins

Big-batch grilling

Chicken, pork, and steak