Apple-Infused Chicken Brine
Apple-Infused Chicken Brine balances gentle sweetness from apple juice with the savory depth of vegetable broth, creating a fragrant base that keeps chicken exceptionally juicy. Kosher salt, black pepper, and herbes de Provence add layered herbal notes and a clean finish. Use it to brine whole birds or pieces before roasting or grilling for fuller flavor and tenderness.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple-Infused Chicken Brine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a pot, combine the vegetable broth, apple juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and herbes de Provence; bring to a boil, stirring until the salt is fully dissolved.
- 2
Let the mixture cool completely, then transfer it to a container or resealable plastic bag and refrigerate until chilled.
- Calories 314.47 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 12.06 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 55.37 g 20%
- Total Fat 4.92 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.59 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 2002.39 mg High 87%
- Dietary Fiber 7.7 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 31.26 g --
- Added Sugars 2.3 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 148.59 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.78 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 748.81 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 575.07 mcg Good Source 64%
- Vitamin C 76.95 mg Good Source 86%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Apple Infused Chicken Brine is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Juice, Black Pepper, Herbes de Provence, and Salt. Each serving provides about 314.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple-Infused Chicken Brine made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Juice, Black Pepper, Herbes de Provence, Salt, Vegetable Broth. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple-Infused Chicken Brine?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 314.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple-Infused Chicken Brine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Apple-Infused Chicken Brine healthy?
- Apple-Infused Chicken Brine has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 314.47 calories and 12.06 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2002.39 mg (87% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.59 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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