Pickle Brine Chicken
This pickle brined chicken makes the juiciest meat! Marinating in pickle juice adds so much flavor without any hassle. Whether you grill, sear, or fry, it's great paired with side dishes, salads, and on sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders Note 1
- 1-2 cups leftover dill pickle juice Note 2
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, place the chicken and add pickle juice. (It’s best if the chicken is fully submerged.)
- Cover and let the chicken marinade for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, drain the chicken and pat it dry with a paper towel. Discard the brine.
- Sprinkle salt all over the chicken.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add chicken tenders and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. (Alternatively, you can grill the chicken tenders for 5-7 minutes per side on a preheated grill.)
- Serve over salad, roast vegetables, pasta, or rice.
Notes
Note 1: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs work great too! You'll just need to cook them longer. Also, I recommend marinating chicken thighs for 8-24 hours.
Note 2: I highly recommend pickles from the refrigerated section! My favorite brand is Claussen pickles.
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover chicken tenders in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave. It's best to use the oven or stovetop since the microwave can make it dry and chewy. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake until hot throughout.
- Store leftover chicken tenders in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave. It's best to use the oven or stovetop since the microwave can make it dry and chewy. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake until hot throughout.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1600mgPotassium: 420mgVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.5mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
