Garlic Rosemary Chicken Brine

Very tasty!  I like marinating whole chickens in brine because it creates a moist and tasty flavor.  I usually marinate for close to 24 hours.  Very easy.  For those of you New Englanders,  when I brine, it reminds me of chicken served at Boston Market..



8 cups water
1/2 cup salt
3 tablespoons honey
12 garlic cloves either smashed or chopped
2 tablespoons ground pepper
Several sprigs of fresh rosemary (I left the stalks on)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

• In a large pot, mix water and salt together until dissolved
• Stir in honey and garlic
• Add ground pepper and rosemary.  Stir in oil
• Place chicken (breast side down) into the container
• Add more water if necessary to cover up chicken
• Cover, refrigerate and marinate overnight to 24 hours
• Before placing on a baking sheet, rinse off brine and discard

-Queenie Cuisine