Chicken techniques!
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First brine them for 2hrs or so, depending on thickeness, then cook them any style to around 145 degree internal temp and serve.
Former chef here ...I highly recommend cooking to 155, and letting carry over do the last 5 degrees. 160 is the magical number for chicken.
I love brining...just be sure to watch your sodium. Some recipes call for TONS of salt!
I've been playing with 140-150 internal temps for chicken and find it much better than 160
http://modernistcuisine.com/recipes/slow-baked-chicken-with-onions/
http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/04/sous-vide-basics-low-temperature-chicken.html0 -
Thanks for all the recipes and methods so far, guys! Now which do I try first?!0
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I love brining...just be sure to watch your sodium. Some recipes call for TONS of salt!
I have really low blood pressure so the doctor told me to eat even more salt!0 -
These are my favorite "marinate and bake" recipes.
For chicken breasts and thighs.
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Combine to taste:
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Rosemary
Marinate in a plastic bag from 1-24 hours turning bag 1/2 way through
Bake at 350 degrees (25 minutes for boneless breasts or thighs/35 minutes with bone in)
Teriyaki Ginger Chicken
Combine to taste:
Olive oil
Reduced sodium soy sauce (tastes the same to me!)
Honey
Minced ginger (You can buy this in a jar. My favorite is by "The Ginger People")
Marinate in a plastic bag from 1-24 hours turning bag 1/2 way through
Bake at 350 degrees (25 minutes for boneless breasts or thighs/35 minutes with bone in)0 -
Easiest thing ever, boil it in your favorite salsa and a little water to cover it. Let simmer for about 30 minutes, shred it.
Or crock-pot it!0 -
http://betterbalancedlife.com/2012/05/04/chicken-rolls-with-asparagus-and-mozzarella/
http://www.skinnymom.com/2012/03/14/skinny-broccoli-and-cheese-stuffed-chicken/?_szp=220227
http://goddessofscrumptiousness.tumblr.com/post/21099778243/spaghetti-in-garlic-gravy-with-herbs-and-lemon
http://whenthedinnerbellrings.blogspot.com/2011/06/super-easy-way-to-getting-meals-ready.html
The first 3 I have made & were very good & a hit with the family as well
I just thought I would post the last one so you could look through those as well.
Hope that helps
P.S. Pinterest is a wonderful resource0 -
one more
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2013/06/spinach-salad-recipe.html
I add chicken so I can get my protein. The dressing is fantastic.
I omit the Parmesan.0 -
Thanks folks! And bump because I'm getting greedy for more chicken recipes.0
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preheat oven to 400.
season chicken as you wish, wrap in tinfoil and place on cookie sheet, bake for an hour, open and devour.0 -
I cook all of my food for the week on a Sunday afternoon.
I always cook about 1.5 - 2kg of chicken breast (cut into smallish pieces) in a roasting bag with seasoning. I then package them into 120g bags and freeze. I heat up from frozen and it doesn't dry out. It's so easy and convenient.0 -
I use all kinds of sugar free jelly and jams on pan grilled chicken breast for add taste and some red pepper for spice. I use about 1-2 tablespoons melted and then add just dash of red pepper or any ohter kind of spice just what ever I am in the mood for.0
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My personal favorite, and is amazingly simple.... I use either chicken tenders or cut the chicken breasts into strips. Line a pyrex pan (try to not make it over crowded). Spritz each piece with a little parkay butter spray. Sprinkle McCormicks salad supreme and a little parmesan cheese (to taste), cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes at 350. Great for sandwiches, pasta, salads... simple, fun and great flavor!0
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I am obsessed with stuffed chicken! But because I love to cook and have a small budget, I have to use what I have as kitchen gadets. Before I stuff my chicken, I pound it thin with hammer and potato masher ! Weird I know but it gets the job done. I know mallets probably are not expensive but I always forget to buy one or at least look for one.0
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onion
bell pepper
salt
pepper
light ranch dressing
light italian dressing
wash chicken, season with salt and pepper place chicken in pan cover with onion and bell pepper
in a seperate bowl combine light ranch and light italian dressing
cover chicken with dressing mixture
cover dish with aluminum foil
bake until done
It sounds weird but it awesome!0 -
One very easy way to keep chicken moist and one I use fairly often is cooking it on top of vegetables. Here's a recipe of mine with pictures that shows a butterflied whole chicken but it can just as easily be done with parts. An extra added bonus is that leftover roasted veggies, bone, and skin make great stock.
http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/chicken/moist-roast-chicken-butterflied.html
Bone-in chicken is not only cheaper than boneless but to my mind tastes better.
But to keep boneless chicken moist, try wrapping it in parchment paper with some cut up veggies.0 -
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