Beer-Brined Chicken Recipe

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Beer-Brined Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Line 2-quart bowl or saucepan with 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add water, kosher salt and brown sugar; stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in beer. Add chicken. Tightly seal bag; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  2. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil. Remove chicken from brine; rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine. Place chicken, breast side up, in pan. Refrigerate uncovered 1 hour to dry chicken skin. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all rub ingredients except oil; set aside.
  3. Heat oven to 375°F Brush oil over chicken. Sprinkle with seasoning mixture; rub into chicken skin. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks). Let stand 15 minutes for easiest carving.
  4. Time-Saver Tip:
  5. You can skip the step of refrigerating the brined chicken 1 hour to dry the skin. This step results in a crispier skin, a technique used in Chinese cooking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 645.94 Kcal (2704 kJ)
Calories from fat 399.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.38g 68%
Cholesterol 238.09mg 79%
Sodium 2750.47mg 115%
Potassium 546.3mg 12%
Total Carbs 10.26g 3%
Sugars 9.02g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 47.83g 96%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 48.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 170.61 Kcal (714 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.72g 68%
Cholesterol 62.89mg 79%
Sodium 726.48mg 115%
Potassium 144.29mg 12%
Total Carbs 2.71g 3%
Sugars 2.38g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 2%
Protein 12.63g 96%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 13%
Iron 0.8mg 17%
Calcium 12.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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