April 1, 2020

School’s Out for….Spring: The Juiciest Chicken Breast Ever

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I buy chicken thighs wayyyy more than chicken breasts. They’re more flavorful, they’re nearly impossible to dry out, and they’re cheaper. But sometimes, a breast is just best. So for those occasions, this is the method I always use to make the most of those boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

This is one of the boys’ and John’s favorite lunch meats to have on hand for sandwiches or salads, and I always love having it in the fridge for quick, easy dinners on those nights when I. just. can’t. Like tonight. When, after 2 1/2 weeks of quarantine homeschooling, I found out the boys won’t be heading back to school this spring. 😭 Which is a whole other topic for a whole other blog. But I will say this: I refuse to let this time go by without making it into something good for us, for them. So I’ve got some plans brewing… But for now, thank the lord I’ve got chicken in the fridge.

The Juiciest Chicken Breast Ever

I won't lie - I'm more of a thigh girl, but when the situation calls for chicken breast, this is my go-to method for juicy meat every time.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless + skinless

Brine

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sea salt
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled + smashed
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 sprigs rosemary

Instructions

  • Combine all brine ingredients + bring up to a boil. Lower heat, cover + simmer for a few minutes, making sure salt is entirely dissolved.
  • Stir in a bunch of ice cubes to cool, then add chicken to brine at least 2 hours, but no longer than 4.
  • Pat chicken breasts dry, place on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for about 15ish minutes, until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees. Rest and slice thinly.
  • Toss sliced chicken with allllll those cooking juices, and store in the fridge.

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