Question about Sugar Used in Brine

stephspitzer
stephspitzer Posts: 7 Member
edited November 22 in Food and Nutrition
I used the search function and couldn't find a discussion to address this question, so I apologize in advance if it's redundant.

I brine my boneless skinless chicken breasts with kosher salt, sugar and garlic powder. They don't end up tasting sweet, but still - I'm very strictly monitoring my calories, so I'm curious if anyone has opinions on how, or if, the sugar should be calculated.

Perhaps I'm being ridiculous, I'm really not even sure how much of it soaks into the chicken, or if it can indeed be calculated, but I'm curious.

Thanks!

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  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    Weigh the brine before you add the chicken, once marinated take out the chicken and weigh the remaining brine. Should give you a good idea, not exact tho.
  • stephspitzer
    stephspitzer Posts: 7 Member
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    Weigh the brine before you add the chicken, once marinated take out the chicken and weigh the remaining brine. Should give you a good idea, not exact tho.

    That's awesome - thank you!! I'm not looking for exact, just an idea, so this is perfect. Thanks again for your quick reply. Best wishes to you!!
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    edited July 2015
    stephspitzer wrote: »
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    Weigh the brine before you add the chicken, once marinated take out the chicken and weigh the remaining brine. Should give you a good idea, not exact tho.

    That's awesome - thank you!! I'm not looking for exact, just an idea, so this is perfect. Thanks again for your quick reply. Best wishes to you!!

    Welcome! It took me so long to learn that, lol! Have a good weekend
  • stephspitzer
    stephspitzer Posts: 7 Member
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    stephspitzer wrote: »
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    Weigh the brine before you add the chicken, once marinated take out the chicken and weigh the remaining brine. Should give you a good idea, not exact tho.

    That's awesome - thank you!! I'm not looking for exact, just an idea, so this is perfect. Thanks again for your quick reply. Best wishes to you!!

    Welcome! It took me so long to learn that, lol! Have a good weekend

    You have a great weekend, too!
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