How to make Torihamu:
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large ziplock bag
6 tablespoons honey (you can use brown sugar, molasses, or reg white sugar)
3 tablespoons salt (I used kosher)
Mix all the marinade ingredients in the ziplock bag.
Pat dry the chicken breasts. At this point you can add what ever spices you think you may like. I added 2 tablespoons liquid smoke and some cracked pepper. Some like crushed rosemary or thyme your choice.
Place chicken breasts into bag and squish around well to coat. Work out all the air and seal. Place in fridge for 48 hours.After 48 hours, rinse off the brine, and soak in water for 1 hour
Pat dry. At this point you may add a little more seasoning if you think it needs it. I just added a little more pepper.
Now you can tie it up with twine into a roll. I didnt have any so I used crochet thread. Just be sure it is cotton thread. Ive never done this so dont laugh at my tie job. Ha! Just do the best you can.Lay it in a pan. I used foil and sprayed a little non stick just to be safe. Bake it uncovered at 235 degree for about 1 hour. It will look like it isnt done, but it probably will be. I cut into the thickest part to make sure, because I dont own a meat thermometer. But if you can check it that way, and if it registers 165°F, it should be done.
Let it cool slightly, then wrap in foil and let get cold in fridge.
This makes great sandwiches at a lot less cost of deli chicken or turkey. Use it in salads, pot pies, wherever it call for chicken. This turns out fine grained, much like ham. I know I will be making more of this. Now Im thinking turkey breast, and maybe buffalo chicken breast, the flavors are endless. Here is what it looks like when it's done
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large ziplock bag
6 tablespoons honey (you can use brown sugar, molasses, or reg white sugar)
3 tablespoons salt (I used kosher)
Mix all the marinade ingredients in the ziplock bag.
Pat dry the chicken breasts. At this point you can add what ever spices you think you may like. I added 2 tablespoons liquid smoke and some cracked pepper. Some like crushed rosemary or thyme your choice.
Place chicken breasts into bag and squish around well to coat. Work out all the air and seal. Place in fridge for 48 hours.After 48 hours, rinse off the brine, and soak in water for 1 hour
Pat dry. At this point you may add a little more seasoning if you think it needs it. I just added a little more pepper.
Now you can tie it up with twine into a roll. I didnt have any so I used crochet thread. Just be sure it is cotton thread. Ive never done this so dont laugh at my tie job. Ha! Just do the best you can.Lay it in a pan. I used foil and sprayed a little non stick just to be safe. Bake it uncovered at 235 degree for about 1 hour. It will look like it isnt done, but it probably will be. I cut into the thickest part to make sure, because I dont own a meat thermometer. But if you can check it that way, and if it registers 165°F, it should be done.
Let it cool slightly, then wrap in foil and let get cold in fridge.
This makes great sandwiches at a lot less cost of deli chicken or turkey. Use it in salads, pot pies, wherever it call for chicken. This turns out fine grained, much like ham. I know I will be making more of this. Now Im thinking turkey breast, and maybe buffalo chicken breast, the flavors are endless. Here is what it looks like when it's done
