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    Brined and baked mustard chicken breasts

    Published: Apr 24, 2020 · Updated: Oct 11, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    These are the juiciest brined and baked mustard chicken breasts out there that are also easy-to-make; perfect for keto and low carb enthusiasts!

    3 baked Dijon mustard chicken breasts drizzled with olive oil lying on a white parchment paper with some bay leaves and pre-grounded black pepper.
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    • Why brine chicken
    • How long to brine chicken breasts
    • Ingredients you will need
    • Step by step directions
    • Serving ideas
    • More keto recipes
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    Why brine chicken

    Salt does magic things to all types of meats, whether it’s red or poultry. It elevates flavors to another level and creates tenderness. But what’s special about brining? Brining (soaking in a saltwater solution) makes meat absorb extra liquid and salt, increasing the moisture content of the meat before roasting. This method of marinating is perfect for our brined and baked mustard chicken breasts because we all know how dry they can be if cooked incorrectly!

    How long to brine chicken breasts

    How long you should brine chicken breasts depends on their size and how salty you want them to be. However, brining for too long is no good for any kind of meat; it will pull liquids out from the muscle tissues and leave us with a dry and over-salted piece of meat.

    To hit the sweet spot in juiciness and saltiness, brine your chicken no more than 7 hours (perfect for overnight brining).

    Ingredients you will need

    Skinless chicken breasts - Use fresh skinless chicken breasts.

    Pre-ground black pepper, bay leaves, and salt - I like to keep my chicken brine very basic by adding simple ingredients, but you can experiment with flavors and add other spices of your choice, or fresh ingredients like sliced lemon, lime or orange.

    Dijon mustard - I love how Dijon mustard complement chicken in this baked chicken recipe.

    Olive oil - You can never go wrong by adding healthy fats to your food, especially if it's olive oil. I use extra light olive oil in this baked chicken breast recipe.

    Step by step directions

    First, we need to prepare the brine for our low carb chicken recipe. In our case, it won’t take a lot of time since we’re not going to boil it. Take a big bowl and pour in 1 liter of cold water. Then add salt, pre-ground black pepper, and bay leaves, before stirring well until all the salt dissolves. Place the chicken breasts in the brine so they are completely covered and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

    Step by step 4 images collage instruction on how to make brined and baked mustard chicken breasts.

    For the sauce that we will use to cover the chicken breasts before baking them, we need to whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl and set aside.

    When the chicken has finished marinating, take it out from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels. Then, place the chicken breasts on a baking tray, season with some extra salt, and cover with our mustard sauce.

    Bake our keto chicken in an oven preheated to 230C (450F) for 15 mins, then turn off the oven and leave the chicken breasts inside for 1 hour. Enjoy this delicious gluten-free and low carb brined chicken breast recipe warm or cold with a side dish of your choice.

    Sliced mustard baked chicken breast drizzled with olive oil lying on a parchment paper with some bay leaves and pre-grounded black pepper.

    Serving ideas

    This low carb keto oven baked chicken breast recipe is perfect for slicing and serving on a piece of toasted MICROWAVE KETO BREAD - or just on top of a fresh, leafy green salad with some sweet cherry tomatoes seasoned with salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

    But, if you’re craving something more substantial, low-carb chicken breast will go well with these low-carb side dishes:

    EASY ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS or GARLIC RANCH SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND SWEET POTATOES

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    Recipe

    Close up picture of a baked chicken breast covered with Dijon mustard and grounded black pepper lying on a parchment paper.

    Brined and baked mustard chicken breasts

    These are the juiciest brined and baked mustard chicken breasts out there that are also easy-to-make; perfect for keto and low-carb enthusiasts! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Baked chicken breasts, Brined chicken, Low-carb chicken
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Brining: 4 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 5 chicken breasts
    Calories: 470kcal

    Ingredients

    Brine:

    • 2.5 lb (1.2kg or 5 medium) skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 L cold water
    • 3 tablespoon sea salt
    • Pre-ground black pepper
    • Bay leaves

    Coating:

    • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt + some extra for seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a big bowl, make the brine by combining the cold water with salt and add some pre-ground black pepper with bay leaves.
    • Place the chicken breasts in the brine so they are completely covered and refrigerate for 4-7 hours.
    • Before removing the chicken breasts from the brine, combine the Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 230C (450F).
    • Take the chicken breasts out from the brine and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then, place them on a baking tray, season with some extra salt, and cover with the Dijon mustard mixture.
    • Bake for 15 mins, then turn off the oven and leave the chicken breasts inside for 1 hour.
    • Serve immediately after removing from the oven.

    Notes

    NET CARBS: 0,2g
    Nutrition Facts
    Brined and baked mustard chicken breasts
    Amount Per Serving (1 breast)
    Calories 470 Calories from Fat 149
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16.5g25%
    Potassium 607mg17%
    Carbohydrates 0.5g0%
    Fiber 0.3g1%
    Protein 74g148%
    Vitamin A 124IU2%
    Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
    Calcium 41mg4%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    1. Lora

      April 01, 2021 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I can’t believe that chicken breast can be that juicy. Thank a for the recipe, I really liked it!

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      • Anna

        April 01, 2021 at 10:43 am

        Brining does its magic!

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