Even the most basic, foolproof roast chicken recipe needs a brine. It adds flavor and ensures you get a tender final product. The typical process for brining involves placing the chicken in a solution ...

Brining may be the single best way to avoid all of the worst mistakes you can make when cooking meats like beef and chicken. Brining comes in two basic forms, wet brining and dry brining, and both of ...

A major challenge in cooking protein is achieving the perfect texture: a slightly crisp exterior without sacrificing any tenderness in the middle. When it comes to chicken, one of the best ways to ...

My grandma would oven-fry her chicken exactly like this, and I added the step of brining it in sweet tea — another homage to her, as she always had a pitcher of homemade sweet tea in her fridge. You ...

I'm a chef with 15 years of experience, and I often teach people how to make this roast chicken. The trick is to brine the bird for 24 to 48 hours before cooking it in a preheated Dutch oven. It ...

In anticipation of warmer weather and the formal arrival of spring (at least here in the east coast, where cold weather continues to plague us), I’ve been on the hunt for a foolproof recipe for ...

If you’ve been dodging fried chicken recipes for fear of lackluster meat (or the mess), this recipe will be your new go to. The trick is brining the chicken in salty, seasoned buttermilk to ensure the ...