Pickle Juice Brined Chicken

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This brine recipe is for 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken breast.

3 cups dill pickle juice

2 TBSP brown sugar

1 TBSP kosher salt

2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs

or

4 boneless skinless chicken breast

Mix all brine ingredients in a bowl large enough for the brine and the chicken to be submerged.  Place chicken in brine and cover with a small plate to make sure the chicken is totally submerged in the brine.  Allow to brine in refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.

Grill on medium high heat for 7 minutes (thighs) each side. Grill breast on medium high heat for 10 minutes each side. Allow to rest and enjoy!