If you like spicy grilled chicken sandwiches, wraps, or salads - wet brining is one of the best ways to improve texture, increase juiciness, and perfectly season the meat.
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Ingredients
2-4wholechicken breasts
Spicy Brine (~6.5% salinity)
4cupswater
1/4cupwater
3tbsptable salt
2tsptable salt
1tspwhite pepper
2tsppaprika
1tspcayenne
1tspmustard powder
2tspgarlic powder
Spicy Rub
1tspblack pepper
1/4tspMSG
2tsppaprika
1tspwhite pepper
1tspcayenne
1/2tspmustard powder
1tspdried oregano
1tspgranulated garlic
Instructions
Take chicken breasts out of packaging and pat dry with paper towel.
With a sharp knife, butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing from the side. You want to continue to cut half-way through the breast until it lays flat. Do not slice the chicken breast in half completely.
Making Brine Liquid
In a bowl combine the brine ingredients with a whisk ensuring the salt is well combined.
Apply a light layer of this seasoning to both sides of the chicken breasts.You will have rub left over - save and use for later.
Once your grill is ready, put chicken breasts on the grill. I seared on one side for 2 minutes and then flipped and seared for another 2 minutes.
I then flipped every minute until the internal temperature was 155F.
Rest the Chicken Breast for ~5 Minutes
The reason for taking the breast off at 155F is because through carry over cooking it will be safe to eat and be much juicier than if you went to 165F. After resting, slice on a bias and enjoy!