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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.