Yes We Can!
one bite may lead to an empty jar.
The brine-recycling trick that turns a jar's leftover brine into the most useful technique in the kitchen.
Honey-Glazed Roasted Chicken (Brine Trick)
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, spatchcocked, or 4 bone-in thighs
- ¼ cup leftover Yes We Can! pickle brine (any variety)
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp Yes We Can! Spiced Whole Grain Mustard
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk leftover pickle brine, honey, and mustard together.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brush with the glaze.
- Roast 40-45 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 15 minutes, until skin is golden and juices run clear.
- Rest 10 minutes before carving.
Hostess Tip: The core technique behind several of these recipes — never pour out a jar's brine. It's a built-in glaze base for the next thing you roast.