Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W Recipe

Transform tough chicken into juicy, flavorful perfection with this easy apple cider vinegar marinade! Perfect for chicken breasts, thighs, or even tougher cuts of game, pork, or beef. This grandma-approved recipe uses a simple brine to tenderize meat, leaving it incredibly moist and delicious. Get ready for unbelievably tender chicken in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 12.6 kcal

Protein 0g

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Ingredients for Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W

enough cold water to completely cover chicken
1/2 cup (118ml) table salt
1/2 cup (118ml) apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup (50g) sugar (optional, as preferred sweetener)
chicken (whole or cut-up meat pieces)
1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (optional, as preferred sweetener)
1/4 cup (50g) honey (optional, as preferred sweetener)
1/4 cup (50g) molasses (optional, as preferred sweetener)
1/4 cup (50g) maple syrup (optional, as preferred sweetener)
1/4 cup (50g) artificial sweetener (optional, as preferred sweetener)

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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W

Remove chicken from its packaging. If using whole chicken, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
In a large bowl, submerge the chicken (or cut-up meat pieces) in enough cold water to completely cover.
Add 1/2 cup (118ml) table salt and 1/2 cup (118ml) apple cider vinegar to the water.
Gently move the chicken in the brine for 10-15 minutes, or until the skin appears loose.
(Optional) Enhance the flavor by adding 1/4 cup (50g) of your preferred sweetener: sugar, brown sugar, honey, molasses, maple syrup, or artificial sweetener. Adjust to your taste.
Gently rinse the chicken under cold running water to remove excess brine.
Pat the chicken dry. Now you're ready to cook it using your preferred method: stovetop, oven, crockpot, grill, or even campfire!
Even tough, older chicken will become remarkably tender.
Sanitize your sink thoroughly with a bleach-based cleaner after handling raw chicken.
Always practice safe food handling techniques; wash your hands and utensils thoroughly after handling raw meat.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1179 g

Sugar

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W?

Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W?

Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W has approximately 12.6 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W?

The key ingredients for Apple Cider Vinegar Marinade For Chicken Barbaja W are Cold Water, Salt, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sugar, chicken (whole or cut-up meat pieces), 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (optional, as preferred sweetener). See the full list with measurements above.