Combine all the brine ingredients in a pot large enough to hold the chicken or turkey; give the lemon halves a good squeeze as you add them. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to ...
In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, salt and 1 cup water. Place chicken halves in a gallon-size resealable bag and pour yogurt mixture over. Seal, pressing out all air, and toss to coat ...
Several steps ensure this perfect result: Before hitting the heat, the chicken is wet-brined, then air-dried, then marinated in a mixture that includes five heads of sweet, mellow roasted garlic.
Once the salt has dissolved, add the the rest of the water to the brine followed by the rest of the ingredients, allow to cool. Take the chicken or turkey, removing any giblets and rinsing off any ...