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Stupid question about brining a chicken.

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KentuckyEgger
KentuckyEgger Posts: 18
edited May 2012 in EggHead Forum
This is a silly question, but I am supposed to brine the chicken before I set it in the fridge for the skin to crisp, correct?  Also, what does everybody usually put in their brine solution?  I would love to hear some opinions.  Thanks!
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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,830
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    not sure I'd brine a chicky,  as producers enhance the birds with an 8-12% solution of god only knows what....

    t
    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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  • Phoenix824
    Phoenix824 Posts: 243
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    Could be salty if you brine it.    I put EVOO under the skin and all over outside the skin.     Herbs or other rubs depending upon my mood.    Crisps up nice that way.

    Steve Van Wert, Ohio XL BGE
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  • trevorst
    trevorst Posts: 64
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    Brining does not make your Chicken salty, unless you either use too much salt or leave it in the brine way too long. Also most whole Chickens are not enhanced with solution....
    The answer to the original post is Yes, brine the chicken the day before you want to eat it, then dry off and leave uncovered overnight in the fridge.
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  • KentuckyEgger
    KentuckyEgger Posts: 18
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    Thanks everybody!
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