Pour 1 qt. water into a deep pot. Add salt and warm over high heat, stirring, until salt dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in 2 qts. cold water, garlic, ground chiles, and oregano. Nest pan in ice water until cool. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Accompaniments
Corn or flour tortillas
Cilantro sprigs
Lime wedges
Chopped white onion
How long do you brine chicken breasts in this?
