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Pickle Brined Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

This unique and flavorful brine is a must try, so delicious!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked, best, Brine, Brining, Cheap Meal, Chicken, Chicken Wings, Easy, Pickle Brined, Recipe, TikTok
Servings: 4
Calories: 379 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 3 cups pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 pounds chicken (whole wings, legs, or thighs)
  • creole seasoning
  • Optional: buffalo wing sauce
Instructions
  1. Mix the pickle juice and brown sugar together.

  2. Place chicken in gallon size bags or in a large container. Pour the pickle juice and brown sugar mixture over top to cover the chicken. Place in refrigerator for 24 hours.

  3. Remove the chicken from the pickle juice brine and pat each piece dry with paper towels.

  4. Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Sprinkle each piece with creole seasoning. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 40-45 minutes.

  5. Serve with your favorite buffalo wing sauce if desired.