A Taste of History from Greenfield Village. Directly drawn from the recipes of George Washington Carver and the ingredients that he used. 

Brined and Roasted Chicken Recipe

Recipe: Brined and Roasted Chicken

Makes 8 Chicken Breasts

Maple Brine Ingredients

4 C Boiling Water

7 oz Granulated Sugar

3 oz Kosher Salt

1 C Maple Syrup

3 sprigs Fresh Thyme

4 C Ice

Additional Ingredients

8 Chicken Breasts (6–8 oz each)

Procedure

1. Combine boiling water, sugar, salt, maple syrup, and thyme and stir until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
2. Add ice and stir, allowing the liquid to cool completely.
3. Rinse the chicken breast and completely submerge in maple brine. Refrigerate for at least five hours.
4. After five hours, remove the chicken and rinse clean. Discard the used brine.
5. Roast at 350°F until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 15-20 minutes.
6. Serve chicken with Tomato Chili Sauce.

Whether you make it for yourself at home, or pay a visit to A Taste of History in Greenfield Village to let us make it for you, let us know what you think!

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