# @foodbymaria on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DV3tSevqJgW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63391745-foodbymaria-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-14T15:49:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Maria Koutsogiannis 🇬🇷 Greek Food Blogger (@foodbymaria) — https://gondola.cc/foodbymaria

## Caption

We’ve been lied to. Salt isn’t just seasoning, it’s the secret weapon. ✨

Think of it as your fairy godmother, transforming dry, sad chicken into the juiciest, main-character meal your family won’t stop talking about. Move over, Aunty. Greek mommy is brining the bird properly.

🔪 Comment “recipe” and I’ll send you my Go To Chicken Brine! You can find the full recipe for my cucumber salad and whipped labneh goat cheese below.

Brined with @diamondcrystalsalt (140 years of doing it right 🙌), because when you start with the best salt, you get chicken that actually deserves a standing ovation.

For the Whipped Goat Cheese 

300 grams plain goat cheese 
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the Charred Citrus

2x navel oranges, sliced into ¼ inch rounds and deseeded 
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt 

For the Smashed Cucumber salad

6 Mini cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
½ tsp Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt 
1 tbsp maple syrup 
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
¼ cup finely chopped green onion
1 tsp sesame seeds
Quartered grilled citrus 

Continued in the comments…

#chicken #chickenbrine #juicychicken #brine

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