Pickle Brine Chicken Recipe: Tender & Juicy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 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. Gather all the necessary ingredients for the pickle brine chicken.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pickle juice, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved. Submerge the chicken breasts in the brine, using a plate or bowl to ensure they stay submerged. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.
3. Preheat your outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
4. Remove the chicken breasts from the pickle brine and discard the remaining brine. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Brush each breast with olive oil, and season generously with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Grill the chicken on the preheated grill for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) and the juices run clear.
5. Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

• Calories: 351 kcal
• Fat Content: 12 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 5452 mg
• Protein Content: 47 g
• Cholesterol Content: 129 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g