For the brining solution, put simply, I use a 1:1 ratio for water and kosher salt. That is, 1 gallon of water to 1 cup of kosher salt. I love the effect of kosher salt. It just brings out a special flavor even in fried rice (if used in place of table salt). I adjust the ratio accordingly. I first learned brining when I had to host a Thanksgiving get-together, and I wanted flavor deep into the meat rather than just on the surface (like how my in-laws usually would have with their turkeys). Everyone loved the flavor of that turkey and my SIL even brought home some for sandwich the next day.
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 stick butter
Brining solution:
1/4 cup of Kosher salt
1 quart (4 cups) of water
3 cloves garlic, crushed
freshly milled pepper (about 5 turns)
3 bay leaves
Procedure:
Brine the chicken pieces and let sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
Drain chicken pieces well.
Using a thick, preferably cast iron pan, melt butter in medium high heat (#6 with my stove). Once butter has clarified, pan fry the chicken pieces. Add more butter as necessary while you turn to cook other sides of the pieces. Drain on paper towels before serving. Serve with salad greens and mashed potatoes or fries.
2 comments:
i like this recipe. simple, easy and affordable especially with the economic crisis that we are experiencing right now, we need to make cheap easy meals and most of all still delicious. thanks manang.
That is so true, ellen. Like my husband always tells me, his needs (for food) are really simple. I am just often trying to complicate things.
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