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Not In The Oven Or On The Grill, Here's The Best Way To Make Chicken Breast

If you think chicken breast is boring, chances are your technique needs work. A nice long bath in a vat of brine followed by a quick sear in a hot skillet turns this everyday cut into juicy, golden chicken that commands attention at the dinner table. Brining, an ancient method of preserving meat in saltwater, lays the essential groundwork. Soaking the chicken breast in saltwater plumps it up with moisture, tenderizes the protein fibers, and carries seasoning deep inside so every bite tastes perfectly balanced.

Making chicken brine is easy and rewards patience. The salt-to-water ratio ultimately depends on how much chicken you're preparing. Once that base is set, you can layer on flavor with her

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