How To Brine Chicken - Tuesday Tips

Are you in need of an easy but outstanding chicken recipe? Look no further than brining - one try and you'll never go without brining your chicken again! Follow Paula's steps below: 1) In a saucepan, bring to boil 3 cups of water, 1 cup of kosher salt, 4 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme and 4 cloves of garlic. 2) Once boiling, remove from heat and let it steep for 30 minutes. 3) Pour into a large container lined with a freezer bag. 4) Add 5 cups of ice cold water and stir. 5) Add chicken and let brine for up to 3 hours in the fridge. 6) Once brined, remove from bag and pat dry. 7) You can still add more herbs and butter under the skin before cooking. ---- For more Paula visit: www.pauladeen.com