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You Normally Throw Away The Ingredient For the Easiest Baked Chicken Brine
BY JAVARIA AKBAR
Brining a chicken overnight is the move that separates the planners from the pantsers. It’s a simple procedure that maximizes juiciness and flavor, but requires prior preparation.
As luck would have it, we have a fantastic shortcut solution for making the easiest brine using something you'd normally discard; leftover pickle juice.
To get started, pour your leftover pickle juice over your portions of chicken in a shallow dish (including the spices) until submerged, and marinate overnight in the fridge.
Alternatively, combine your pickle juice with a splash of buttermilk to make a buttermilk brine. The acidity from the buttermilk will tenderize the protein further.
Consider slashing through the skin of your cuts of chicken before brining so the seasonings can penetrate into the center. This trick will keep the meat tender and succulent.