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More generally, most people cook their food too quickly. Next time you cook chicken, cook it on very low heat with oil for a long time. It will still get a nice
by jules 16y ago
More generally, most people cook their food too quickly. Next time you cook chicken, cook it on very low heat with oil for a long time. It will still get a nice brown crust but it won't be all dry.
- ahoyhere 16y agoHere's a way to cook chicken quickly without drying it out: 1. Warm up to room temp, salt & pepper (maybe garlic powder) 2. Heat pan with olive oil to hot enough that a water drop spits around on it 3. Place chicken skin down in oil 4. Salt, pepper, etc. the bottom (now facing up) 5. Cook ~3-4 minutes on that side, flip it, and insert into oven waiting at 375° 6. Cook for 35-45 more minutes, or a temp of about 175-180F internal. Chicken that is cooked this way is awesome and the time it takes in the oven is just right to prepare side dishes.
- jules 16y agoAre we talking about a whole chicken here or chicken breast. My method was intended for chicken breast. I assume your method is for a whole chicken, because 35-45 minutes at 375 Fahrenheit will certainly overcook a chicken breast.
- ahoyhere 16y agoChicken parts, bone-in. The bone regulates temperature and moisture levels. Trust me, it won't overcook. If you're worried, turn the oven down to 350 F.