Apple Cider Brined Chicken
Serves: 6
Mohammad Wiegand
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
45
Spice
46
Sweetness
52
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tbsps
Kosher Salt (divided)3 tbsps
Pepper (divided)2 cups
Apple Cider Vinegar1 cup
Apple Juice2 medium
Whole Chicken (cut into 8 pieces)4 cups
All-Purpose Flour4 cups
Vegetable OilDirections:
1
Add the chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes up to 3 hours in the refrigerator
2
Mix 2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons pepper, 4 cups water, vinegar, and apple juice in a 2 gallon container
3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon pepper to the flour, mix well, and hold until ready to fry
4
In a cast iron skillet, add the oil and bring to 350 degrees F over high heat
5
Remove the chicken from the brine, pat dry with a paper towel, and dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, coating well and tapping off any excess
6
Once all the chicken is floured, add to the oil, in batches, and cook until golden brown on both sides, 8 to 9 minutes per side
7
The internal temperature must be 165 degrees to be cooked thoroughly