Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/8 checked
6
servings
0.5 cup

roasted garlic clove

roasted

2 cup

water

1 tbsp

morton lite salt

1 tbsp

peppercorn

1 tbsp

olive oil

0.5 unit

lemon

cut into pieces

2 unit

bay leaves

3 lbs

chicken breasts

Step 1
~6 min

Combine roasted garlic cloves, water, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a ziploc bag to make a brine.

Step 2
~6 min

Squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges into the brine.

Step 3
~6 min

Add the bay leaves to the brine.

Step 4
~6 min

Shake the bag to dissolve the salt.

Step 5
~6 min

Rinse the chicken breast under cold water.

Step 6
~6 min

Place the chicken breast in the bag with the brine.

Step 7
~6 min

Squeeze out all the air from the bag and seal.

Step 8
~6 min

Refrigerate all day to marinate.

Step 9
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 10
~6 min

Remove the chicken from the brine and rinse.

Step 11
~6 min

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 12
~6 min

Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up.

Key Technique: Roasting
Step 13
~6 min

Roast for about an hour or until a meat thermometer inserted reads 160°F (71°C).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add other herbs like thyme or rosemary to the brine.

Make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Roasted vegetables

Mashed potatoes

Green salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Asparagus
Brussels sprouts

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Common dish in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Holiday dinners
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal
Holiday

Popularity Score

75/100

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