chicken brine recipe

Here's a simple and flavorful chicken brine recipe to keep your chicken tender and juicy: Ingredients: 4 cups water 1/4 cup kosher salt (or 2 tablespoons table salt) 1/4 cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar) 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 bay leaf Optional: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice Optional: Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or sage)