Chicken Brine Recipe

Name: Chicken Brine Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1/2 cup kosher salt (do not use table salt); 1/4 cup honey; 3 dried bay leaves; 5 cloves of garlic (smashed and peeled); 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 lemons (sliced); 4 lb whole chicken

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This chicken brine recipe is made with lemons, honey, fresh herbs and spices, and produces a juicy tender chicken every time! A foolproof way for succulent and flavorful roasted, smoked or fried chicken.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:09:31 GMT