Chicken Help

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I want to make some marinated chicken to chill, cut up and put on salads. Mine always turns out dry though.

Suggestions? I need this to be not labor intensive:)

[halfpint]

I always do it in a Crock Pot - through them in on low, dump in lots of marinade (Italian dressing or whatever), and let it cook. Dumping a bottle of beer in with some breasts makes great chicken for sandwiches!

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Jul 28, 2015 16:38:59 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

Do this method. Best ever and insanely easy.

www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-moist-tender-chicken-breasts-every-time-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-36891

What do you do if they are still pink when you check them?

[redheadk]

This is easy and very good. The marinade/seasoning is perfect for eating straight or on sandwiches/salads. It has flavor but the flavors aren't overwhelming so they play nicely with most dressings, sauces, etc.

www.onceuponachef.com/2010/06/perfectly-grilled-chicken-breasts.html

[mlt]

The key is to pound breasts out to an even thickness so they don't have to cook as long. When I do that they aren't dry, and they only need to cook for a few minutes per side.

[Deleted]

Wrap them in tinfoil and then bake or grill. Comes out perfect everytime. A more oil based marinade helps too.

[indylady]

I bought a thermometer and it helps cook chicken TONS. No more dry chicken because it beeps when the chicken hits 165.

I like to either cook the chicken breasts in chicken stock in the crock pot or using the oven and putting a layer of parchment over the chicken so that the juices stay trapped.

[jewel]

Buy the thin sliced chicken breasts from Costco.

Bathe them in Costco brand margarita mix for 12 hours.

Grill for a few minutes on each side (preferably on a Costco grill).

[lolo]

Jul 28, 2015 16:45:33 GMT -5 @kcpokergal said:

Jul 28, 2015 16:38:59 GMT -5 @vicmo said:

Do this method. Best ever and insanely easy.

www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-moist-tender-chicken-breasts-every-time-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-36891

What do you do if they are still pink when you check them?

Check it with a meat thermometer.

[niki]

1. Lower the temperature
2. Cut smaller (less thick) pieces

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Jul 28, 2015 18:25:37 GMT -5 lolo said:

Jul 28, 2015 16:45:33 GMT -5 @kcpokergal said:

What do you do if they are still pink when you check them?

Check it with a meat thermometer.

That doesn't tell me what to do if it is underdone:)

[wavepool]

My very favorite juicy chicken is on the smoker. It turns out so good every time. My h seasons it with seasoned salt or we marinate it in a combo of an acid, an oil, and seasonings, depending on what we're in the mood for. I love vinegar, so it's often balsamic vinegar and seasonings.

[boiler717]

Becker chicken marinade is fantastic
My favorite way is to pound thin, season with salt and pepper. Heat some butter in a pan, sear on both sides. Finish in a 425 degree oven until cooked through.

[lolo]

Jul 28, 2015 18:54:32 GMT -5 @kcpokergal said:

Jul 28, 2015 18:25:37 GMT -5 lolo said:

Check it with a meat thermometer.

That doesn't tell me what to do if it is underdone:)

I mean that sometimes, especially organic chicken, might actually be done but appear pinkish.

[dcn]

I switched to thighs. Way tastier!