Apple-Brined Chicken Thighs Recipe

Apple-Brined Chicken Thighs Recipe
Servings: 5
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

3 cups apple cider or juice 1 medium onion, sliced 1 medium lemon, sliced 4 fresh rosemary sprigs 1/3 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 2 cups cold water 10 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3-3/4 pounds) One 2-gallon resealable plastic bag 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 3 medium tart apples, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, combine the cider, onion, lemon, rosemary sprigs, salt, 1/4 cup brown sugar, garlic, bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and brown sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in water. Cool brine to room temperature. Place chicken in the 2-gallon resealable plastic bag. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bag and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally. Place beans and apples in a greased roasting pan. Drain chicken; place in prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400 ° for 40 minutes. Combine the minced rosemary, oil, pepper and remaining brown sugar; sprinkle over chicken. Bake 15-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170 °-175 ° and beans are tender.

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