Description

Make this amazing meal for the special people in your lives, for special occasions or perhaps on the weekend. Serve with a veggie and a side salad.

Ingredients

• Chicken:
• 1 c. kosher salt or ½ c. table salt, for brine
• ½ c. granulated sugar
• 2 qt. water
• 1 whole chicken 3 ½ – 4 lb. (with the neck and giblets removed)
• Butter Rub:
• 6 T. unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 t. minced fresh thyme leaves
• 3 T. Dijon mustard
• ¼ t. freshly ground black pepper
• Potatoes:
• 2 1/2 lb. russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, about 4-5 medium
• 1 T. olive oil
• ¼ t. salt, optional
• freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. Brine:
2. Mix together salt, sugar and water in a deep, large bowl until dissolved. Place the chicken in the large bowl, making sure it's completely submerged; cover; store in the refrigerator overnight or for 8-12 hours.
3. Mix together the unsalted butter, garlic, thyme, Dijon mustard and pepper; mix thoroughly; store in an airtight container.