B.B.R.R.R. Chicken Recipe: Brine, Brush, Roast, Rest, Relish for a Tender and Juicy Breast
Inspired by Ali Martin

Discover the B.B.R.R.R. method for a juicy, tender chicken breast. Brine, Brush, Roast, Rest, Relish: a simple and quick cooking method, perfect for everyday meals or batch cooking.

What is the B.B.R.R.R. method?

The "B.B.R.R.R." chicken breast method is inspired by American food blogger Ali Martin (Gimme Some Oven). It combines five key steps, easy to remember thanks to a mnemonic:

• B → Brine: quickly brine the chicken to make it juicy

• B → Brush: brush with oil or butter for extra flavor

• R → Roast: bake at high temperature for even cooking

• R → Rest: let rest after cooking to retain juices

• R → Relish: enjoy and savor the tender, flavorful result

Advantages:

• Always juicy and tender chicken breast

• Quick and simple cooking

• Ideal for batch cooking or daily meals

Ingredients (for 2 servings)

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 500 ml water

• 30 g salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for brine)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 20 g melted butter

• Freshly ground pepper

• Herbs of choice: thyme, rosemary, paprika…

Preparation Steps

Brine – Quick brining

1. Dissolve the salt (and sugar) in the water.

2. Submerge the chicken breasts in the brine for 15 to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Brush – Pincelado

1. Drain the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.

2. Brush with olive oil or melted butter, season with pepper and herbs.

Roast – Baking

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.

2. Place the breasts on a baking tray or dish.

3. Cook 20–25 minutes depending on thickness, until internal temperature reaches 74 °C.

Rest – Resting

• Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Relish – Serving

• Serve as is or with roasted vegetables, salad, or rice.

Chef’s tip:
For extra flavor, add your favorite herbs to the brine or brush the chicken with a butter and garlic mixture.