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Cranberry Cherry Brined Chicken
Prep Time
10 minutes plus chillingCooking Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
- BRINE:
- Boiling water2 cups
- Firmly packed light brown sugar1/2 cup
- Kosher salt1/2 cup
- Dried parsley 1/2 tablespoon
- Dried thyme1/4 tablespoon
- Dried bay leaf1/4 tablespoon
- Freshly cracked pepper1/2 teaspoon
- Water4 cups
- Diet Cran x Cherry™3 cups
- Red wine2 cups
- CHICKEN:
- Whole chicken1 (3 ½ -pound)
- Dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried thyme1/4 teaspoon
- Dried bay leaf1/4 teaspoon
Steps
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.