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Chicken Deli Meat Recipe

Chicken Deli Meat Recipe
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This Chicken Deli Meat Recipe is a simple and flavorful way to make your own deli-style chicken at home. Brined with aromatic herbs and spices, this chicken is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more.

Ingredients

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Brine:

  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 6 tablespoons Kosher salt
  • Few sprigs lemon thyme (or regular thyme)
  • 5 cloves garlic (peeled)

Chicken:

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 teaspoons oil
  • Paprika (to taste)
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • Onion powder (to taste)

Instructions

  1. To Prepare the Brine: To a pot of water on the stove, add the water, peppercorns, thyme, garlic cloves, and salt. Stir and let it come to a simmer until the salt has dissolved.
  2. Cooling the Brine: Once dissolved, let the brine cool completely. You can refrigerate it until cold.
  3. Brining the Chicken: Add chicken to the cold brine, cover, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  4. Prepping the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Wash the chicken, pat dry, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Seasoning the Chicken: Drizzle oil on both sides, season with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Massage seasonings onto the chicken.
  6. Baking: Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160F (70C).
  7. Resting and Slicing: Let the chicken cool, slice thinly, and enjoy in various dishes.
  8. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days.

Notes

  • If 6% salt brine is too salty, use 4% salt instead.
  • Avoid additional salt in seasonings due to brining process.

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Keywords: Chicken Deli Meat, Homemade Chicken, Brined Chicken, Deli-style Chicken

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