Apple-Brined Chicken Thighs Recipe
"“I love the flavor of chicken baked with apples, and when I had a bumper crop of green beans, I wanted to include them, too. This recipe is the tasty result.” —Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups apple cider or juice
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1 medium onion, sliced
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1 medium lemon, sliced
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4 fresh rosemary sprigs
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1/3 cup kosher salt
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
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2 cups cold water
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10 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3-3/4 pounds)
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One 2-gallon resealable plastic bag
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1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
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3 medium tart apples, cut into wedges
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1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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