Cranberry Cherry Brined Chicken

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INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

  • BRINE:
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 tablespoon dried bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cups Ocean Spray® Cran•Cherry® Cherry Cranberry Juice Drink
  • 2 cups red wine
  • CHICKEN:
  • 1 (3 ½ -pound) whole chicken, giblets removed, rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried bay leaf
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DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

Add boiling water, brown sugar, salt, herbs, and pepper to a large stock pot. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add remaining water, juice, and red wine; mix well.

Submerge chicken in brine; use a pan cover to hold chicken under brine if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

Remove chicken from brine and drain well; pat dry. Discard brine.

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Sprinkle top of chicken with 1 teaspoon dried herbs and place in greased pan. Bake chicken for 45 to 50 minutes or until juices run clear.

Serve; refrigerate leftovers.

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