Brined Chicken Thighs

By ladygourmet

Ingredients

• For the Brine:
• 8 chicken thighs
• Olive oil
• 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

Preparation

Step 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.

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.