Sweet Tea Brined Chicken Thighs

Use sweet tea as a delicious marinade for chicken thighs.

Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 5 hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sweet tea
  • ⅓ cup salt
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a container with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, turning once or twice.
  2. Prepare grill.
  3. Grill until center of thighs are done, reaching 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.

Tips & Notes

Serve this flavorful chicken hot over rice, couscous or summer greens.

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