Brined Chicken Thighs

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Isn't that what everyone is looking for; the most they can get from each and everyday? Even just being outside and looking at the sky or the birds or the rain and resting your mind for that moment. Seeing the clouds drift and wishing you could hitch a ride on one, wouldn't that be fun? Looking for the little red bird that visits each day and calls to you. And if that little bird is not around for a day or two, you worry but then you hear the call and rush to see and there he is in all his splendor and the day is complete.

Ingredients:

8 chicken thighs

Olive oil

For the Brine:

4 cups water

3 tbs. salt

1 tbs. ground black pepper

2 bay leaves

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp. paprika

1 tbs. lemon juice

1 tsp. vinegar

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Enjoy with Love,

Catherine xo

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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

August 17, 2013 at 6:48 am

I haven't brined anything for a while - I think it's time I did!

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David says

August 17, 2013 at 1:38 am

Catherine, Nice looking fried chicken! Love chicken...and brined, then fried sounds like a great combo! Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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Rose says

August 16, 2013 at 9:17 pm

Another classic recipe! It looks delicious.

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Culinary Hill says

August 16, 2013 at 9:12 pm

Ahhhh, chicken thighs. My most favorite part of the bird. 🙂 I feel like everyone always passes them by for the much healthier (and often drier) chicken breast. So delighted to see someone else is cooking with thighs, I'm not the only one! 🙂

Have a great weekend Catherine!

Meggan @ Culinary Hill

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Salsa Verde says

August 16, 2013 at 7:07 pm

Hi Tammy,
Delicious and yummy looking chicken and fantastic way of marinating it!
Cheers and hope you have a fantastic weekend.
Lia.

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Wanda Ann Olsen says

August 16, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Carherine,
This looks delicious! I am a breast person. But my husband loves thighs all the way!!! Can't wait to make these for him.
Have a great weekend. Hope to see you at Tuesday Trivia.
Wanda Ann @Memories by the Mile

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Lucia from Madison says

August 16, 2013 at 5:37 pm

This looks great! Do you think bone in Chicken breast would also work?

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Manju Modiyani says

August 16, 2013 at 5:19 pm

Delicious! Looks yum!

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Chatty Crone says

August 16, 2013 at 4:53 pm

It does look fabulous. I know my DIL brine's her turkey before she cooks it. Hugs. sandie

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Beth says

August 16, 2013 at 4:10 pm

Your chicken looks absolutely delicious. Have a wonderful weekend!

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