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Pickle Brine Marinated Chicken

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
85 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner
Pickle Brine Marinated Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups dill pickle juice, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • aluminum foil
Instructions
1
Acquire all necessary components.
2
Combine pickle juice, brown sugar, kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and a small amount of cayenne pepper in a large container until the sugar is fully incorporated. Submerge chicken breasts in this mixture, utilizing a plate or bowl to ensure the breasts remain fully immersed. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
3
Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly coat the grill surface with oil.
4
Retrieve chicken breasts from their marinade, discard the liquid, and gently pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels. Anoint each breast with olive oil; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Grill the chicken on the preheated surface until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), flipping every 5 minutes. Use a food thermometer to verify the chicken has reached this temperature.
5
Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate, cover it with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.