Pickle Brine Chicken

Stanford VonRueden

Updated on May 11, 2024

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dill pickle juice, or more to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
aluminum foil

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Whisk together pickle juice, brown sugar, kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Place chicken breasts in brine, using a plate or bowl to keep breasts submerged. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken breasts from brine, discard brine, and dry chicken breasts with paper towels. Brush each breast with olive oil; season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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Transfer chicken to a plate, tent with aluminum foil, and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.

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Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351	Calories
12g	Fat
11g	Carbs
47g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Sodium 5452mg	237%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 47g	95%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 416mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.