Brined Chicken Thighs

Name: Brined Chicken Thighs
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs; olive oil; 4 cups water; 3 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vinegar

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs
olive oil
4 cups water
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vinegar

Directions

1

Combine all of the ingredients for the brine in a large pot; add the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least two to three hours or overnight.
2

Remove the chicken thighs from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel.
3

Heat a large frying pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken thighs. Do not overcrowd the pan. The chicken will not get a beautiful golden color if you do.
4

When one side is golden gently turn over and cook on the other side.
5

Cooking time should take about 40-45 minutes on the stove-top or you may bake the chicken with a drizzle of olive oil at 350 degrees for about 40-45 minutes.