Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast

Premium poultry cuts undergo a delicate brining process with select salts and spices, ensuring an exceptionally tender and succulent texture once grilled. The dish features a beautifully seared, golden crust infused with the subtle aromas of garlic and bay leaves, serving as a refined centerpiece for a nutritious meal. This meticulous preparation of high-quality ingredients results in a clean, flavorful protein that exemplifies culinary simplicity at its finest.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1In a large bowl, mix the water with the salt, sugar, bay leaves, peppercorns and garlic.
2Peel and slice the garlic cloves or press them slightly; It will be thrown away later.
3You can add herbs or fruits for additional flavors, such as rosemary, thyme, citrus peels, apples or ginger.
4Whisk the mixture until the salt and sugar dissolve.
5Dip the chicken breast in the sauce and place in the refrigerator for an hour.
6After an hour, remove the meat and dry the chicken with paper towels.
7Heat the grill on high heat for at least 15 minutes, then clean the grates.
8Oil the grids with a paper towel dipped in oil using tongs.
9Reduce the heat to medium-high and place the chicken skin side down on the grill.
10Grill the chicken for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
11Turn the chicken over and continue grilling until the chicken is fully cooked, about 15-25 minutes more, until the internal temperature reaches 70°C.
12If using a coating, apply it 8-10 minutes before the end of cooking.
13Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
2 liters water
80 ml table salt
15 ml sugar
2 dried bay leaves
3 grams black peppercorns
1/2 head garlic

Nutrition

Calories: 15
Protein: 0g
Carbs: 3.8g
Sugar: 3.8g

Nutrition

Calories: 15
Protein: 0g
Carbs: 3.8g
Sugar: 3.8g

Chef tips

For added flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme, or fruits like citrus peels.

Culinary reasoning

Premium poultry cuts undergo a delicate brining process with select salts and spices, ensuring an exceptionally tender and succulent texture once grilled. The dish features a beautifully seared, golden crust infused with the subtle aromas of garlic and bay leaves, serving as a refined centerpiece for a nutritious meal. This meticulous preparation of high-quality ingredients results in a clean, flavorful protein that exemplifies culinary simplicity at its finest.

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Chef tips

For added flavor, consider adding herbs like rosemary or thyme, or fruits like citrus peels.