Description
Learn the secrets to incredibly juicy and tender chicken that melts in your mouth! This guide provides various techniques and flavor combinations.
Ingredients
4. Ingredient List:
* 1/4 cup salt (for brine)
* 1 gallon water (for brine)
* Optional: sugar, herbs (for brine)
* Olive oil (for marinade)
* Lemon juice (for marinade)
* Garlic (for marinade)
* Rosemary (for marinade)
* Thyme (for marinade)
* Soy sauce (for marinade)
* Honey (for marinade)
* Ginger (for marinade)
* Chicken pieces (thighs recommended)
Instructions
5. Preparation Instructions:
1. Brining: Dissolve salt (and optional sugar/herbs) in water. Submerge chicken in brine for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Rinse and pat dry before cooking.
2. Marinating: Combine ingredients for chosen marinade. Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
3. Slow Cooking: Season chicken and place in slow cooker with optional liquid. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
4. Pan-Searing: Pat chicken dry. Sear skin-side down in hot pan with high-smoke point oil until golden brown. Flip and cook until done. Let rest.
5. Oven-Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake seasoned chicken in baking dish for 30-40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
This guide provides techniques for achieving melt-in-your-mouth chicken, not a single recipe. Adjust cooking times based on chicken size and thickness. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
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