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How to Make Juicy Chicken Breasts: The Casual Brine

How to Make Juicy Chicken Breasts: The Casual Brine

This easy brine will give you juicy chicken breasts, every time!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 Cup buttermilk
  • ¼ Cup pickle juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Mix the buttermilk and pickle juice in a large bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and make sure they are covered in the liquid. Let the chicken sit in the bowl for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat a little bit of oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Keyword brine, buttermilk, chicken breast, chicken dinner, pickle brine
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