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Pickle Brined Chicken Is The Flavor Overload You've Been Searching For By Maria Scinto Aug. 27, 2025 1:20 pm EST

This past decade has been a prime period for pickle people. From Sonic's 2018 dill pickle slushie to Popeyes' 2025 pickle menu , it's clear that dill pickles' moment in the spotlight has lasted a fairly long time for a food fad. Even Chick-fil-A is rumored to use pickle juice to brine the chicken for its sandwiches, although employees say this doesn't actually happen. However, Mark Waldo, the eponymous owner of Waldo's Chicken and Beer , revealed that his chain makes use of a pickle juice marinade for its fried chicken, and suggested that home cooks follow suit.

As Waldo explained, "The unique brine gives the chicken a nice vinegar bite which bal

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