Page 67 - Barbecue Chicken Made Easy

For home cooking, we think the secret to injecting is to go simple and go easy. A simple saline solution is all you need, about 2% salt. It is like brining: The salt helps retain moisture and enhances flavor. We skip the big flavors like garlic, pepper, and herbs that mask the natural flavor of the meat.
Chicken is about 75% water, so there isn't much room in there for more liquid. Your injection will go in between the muscle fibers and bundles, not within the fibers, so you won't need much.
But you will need an injection gizmo. Click here for our reviews of the best injection gizmos.
Gashing
Swanson’s with 2% salt is a good choice.
injecting just blend 1-liter water with 20 grams of any salt. If you
A simple chicken broth like
To make a 2% brine for
prefer, 1 cup of water mixed with 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
is close to a 2% brine.