Brined and Baked Chicken Breasts

Name: Brined and Baked Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 4 cups of warm water; ¼ cup kosher salt; 2 tbsp whole peppercorns; 4 cloves of garlic ( smashed); 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (extra fat trimmed); Garlic powder (to taste); Paprika (to taste); Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper (to taste)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Servings: 2

Author : Pam - For the Love of Cooking

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Step 1

Combine the water, kosher salt, peppercorns, and garlic cloves in an 8" square baking dish. Stir until the salt dissolves in the water.

Step 2

Add the chicken breasts and let them sit for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Step 4

Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 5

Rinse the chicken breasts, pat them dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste.

Step 6

Place into the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is at an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5-7 minutes. Slice and serve. Enjoy.