âSo while McNuggets are 'made with 100 percent USDA Grade A chicken,' as McDonalds.com states, there's no way of knowing what percentage of the whole nugget is actually chicken.â. - Christopher Ochner, Ph.D.
1 Add 9oz lye slowly to 23oz water (never water to lye) outside â even in the winter. 2  Never combine in your house! 3  Do not breathe fumes! 4  Cool to 100 degrees F. 5  Add lye water to oils and mix with a hand or stick mixer until it begins to thicken (on 5min. off 5 -10 min.). 6  Add Raw Honey and essential oils and mix.
So, if you have extra seasonings to add to your chicken brine, here's how you do it: 1  In a large pot that goes on the stove, mix the water, salt and sugar (optional) until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Add the extra seasonings. 2  Over high heat, bring the brine to a boil. Continue to boil for about a minute.