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Pickle Brine Chicken

Use leftover dill pickle juice as a tangy marinade for juicy, tender grilled chicken breasts featuring sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups dill pickle juice or more to taste
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together pickle juice, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper until fully dissolved.
  3. Pour the pickle brine over the chicken, sealing the bag (or covering the dish) and ensuring the chicken is fully submerged.
  4. Refrigerate for 1 hour to let the marinade work its magic and tenderize the chicken.
  5. Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  6. Remove chicken from brine, shaking off excess liquid, and place directly on the hot grill.
  7. Grill for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  9. Slice, serve, and enjoy your perfectly grilled pickle brine chicken!
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