Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 1 gallon cool water
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, legs, or quarters
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Instruction
- In a deep container, combine cool water, salt, and sugar. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Wash chicken and pat dry. Add chicken pieces to brine mixture and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Drain chicken from brine and rinse well. Pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and thyme. Brush mixture on all sides of chicken.
- On a roasting pan, arrange chicken skin side up in a single layer and roast in a 425 F oven for about 35 to 45 minutes or until thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 165 F.
