Greetings and salutations, one and all!
Today is the third day of the new eating plan! I have another confession. No, no cheating today.
Here it is: I don't cook meat. I'm a decent cook, but I absolutely hate cooking meat. I do ok with hamburger, but to this point I've only done chicken/chicken breast when hard pressed to do so. How is it I've been eating chicken the past few days you wonder? I have the most wonderful husband on the planet! He is the chef in this family (I'm the baker!). He is out of town today and I am on my own for cooking up some chicken. No, I do not plan to fry it as that would be throwing the new, healthy eating out the window. :)
Now, I tried to remember all he told me for making it flavorful, best ways to cook it, spices to use, techniques, etc. I semi-succeeded. It doesn't taste half bad if I do say so myself! The outside was a tad tough and a couple of spots were a little rubbery, but overall I did a good job. It wasn't even pink when I opened it up! Whoot! First time in a long time I've cooked chicken and no pinkness. I think I will have to flatten it more next time or cut it in to strips so I can cook it all evenly. I got my chicken breasts from Costco and they are rather thick on one end versus the other. I did flatten them some today before cooking, however, I will probably do it more tomorrow.
What are your tips for cooking chicken breasts?
Blessings,
R
P.S. It is my goal to sell some of the hand towels I've crocheted. Great for house warmings, bridal showers, wedding gifts, baby showers, and more. If you are interested stay tuned!
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All I do is cook chicken! =)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing with chicken breasts is to grill them, but since that's not always an option, my family loves my healthy breaded chicken. I pound down the chicken between saran wrap if they are really thick and then roll them in a few eggs, minced garlic, and honey mustard. Then I roll them in panko bread crumbs or whole wheat bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes. I have a few more recipes for chicken on my blog under the Foodie Friday tag.
-Aimee