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Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Chicken : Some Tips


Chicken is a delicious and adaptable protein option. It’s a blank canvas! It goes well with almost any flavour profile, and its neutral taste makes it great for family meals.

Buying Chicken
Chicken is one of the budget-friendlier meats. Buying the whole breast, including bones and skin, is usually cheaper than buying skinless and boneless breasts. You get the bonus of added flavour and fats, too!

Chicken thighs are a great alternative; we particularly like boneless thighs as they’re easy to cook and less likely to dry out. Cook them with the skin on for extra flavour and healthy fats!

A rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for rushed meals or make-ahead lunches as it’s already cooked! You can enjoy it as is or in lettuce wraps and salads. Why not use the bones to make a collagen-rich bone broth. Tip; collect the bones in the freezer in a plastic bag until you have enough to make a batch of bone broth.

Who can resist chicken wings? They’re full of healthy collagen, fat, and flavour and can make great keto or low carb friendly party food.

What’s the difference between organic and conventional chicken?
Organic chicken is usually more expensive than conventional chicken unless it’s on sale. But what’s the difference otherwise?

Most importantly, organic chickens are fed 100% organic feed and raised without antibiotics. These antibiotics end up in the meat you’re eating — you are what you eat! Organic birds are also required to have outdoor access instead of being raised in indoor cages. This makes for happier and healthier birds which make for happier bodies.

To stay on budget, look for organic options in bulk or on sale and freeze it in portions. To do so, wrap the portions tightly in clingfilm and then in a freezer-safe resealable bag. Well-wrapped chicken pieces keep well in the freezer for up to 9 months. The safest way to thaw chicken is to place it in the fridge the night before you plan to cook it.

How to cook and store chicken
When you’re cooking poultry, it’s really important to make sure that the meat is cooked all the way through. The easiest way to check this is with a cooking thermometer.

For chicken breasts, insert the thermometer into the middle of the thickest part; it should read at least 165°F (74°C).

When cooking a whole bird, insert the thermometer right next to the bone in the thigh. The thermometer should read at least 180°F (82°C).

As with other types of meat, resting the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes before serving will allow the juices to settle and give you a better result.

Cooked chicken keeps for three to four days in the fridge.

I wonder do you have a favourite cut of chicken?
Thighs and breasts are often in my menu plans but wings and drumsticks are good too!
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Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog. It is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

27 comments:

NanaDiana said...

We eat a lot of chicken here...but I don't like thighs! lol. Diana

My name is Erika. said...

I read a book about antibiotics in chicken and how they affect people. Too scary! I'm glad you mentioned that in your post. Happy new week!

Angie's Recipes said...

Some really helpful tips! Thank you for sharing them.

Tom said...

..chicken is our go to meat.

DVArtist said...

Great post. Thank you and have a nice evening.

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por los consejos. Te mando un beso.

Elephant's Child said...

I can remember when chicken was one of the more expensive meats. Something we ate only on high days and holidays when I was growing up.

Margaret D said...

Good advice and we love chicken, wings and legs for me.

Iris Flavia said...

I love chicken (just not the wings or legs - always Ingo´s).

Donna said...

We love chicken! Our preference is fried...lol...I know, Maybe twice a year.
We were watching Ina Garten yesterday and she preparen Her version of roast chicken...yum
hugs
Donna

roentare said...

It is looking very nice.

CJ Kennedy said...

We eat a lot of chicken. I prefer boneless, skinless breasts. Convenient. Working with a whole chicken is gross.

Jeanie said...

We do a lot of chicken thighs -- probably the preferred chicken body part, as they are moist and not so big as the breasts. All good tips, Jan!

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Hummm parece delicioso.
Um abraço e boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados

Valerie-Jael said...

I love chicken, too, always makes a good meal! Valerie

Bill said...

I love chicken and we are having some chicken soup tomorrow night.

Norma2 said...

Jan, I had a student whose husband worked in a refrigerator where chickens were slaughtered. He told me that the antibiotics they put on them lodge in the joints of the legs. Yes...Yes! That's the part some people like to eat.

DeniseinVA said...

Great article, thank you for this.

HappyK said...

We eat quite a lot of chicken around here. You make so many different meals with chicken!!

Luiz Gomes said...

Boa noite. Gosto muito de frango também. Obrigado pela visita.

Luiz Gomes said...

Excelente terça-feira.

Lowcarb team member said...

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J.P. Alexander said...
Gracias por los consejos. Te mando un beso

Thanks for the advice. I send you a kiss

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...
Hummm parece delicioso.
Um abraço e boa semana

Hmmm sounds delicious.
A hug and good week

Luiz Gomes said...
Boa noite. Gosto muito de frango também. Obrigado pela visita

Good night. I really like chicken too. Thanks for stopping by

Luiz Gomes said...
Excelente terça-feira

Excellent Tuesday

Lorrie said...

Chicken is a favourite meat here. I roast whole chickens, or bake thighs or breasts. We rarely eat wings.

Conniecrafter said...

We do eat a lot of chicken, my favorite is white meat, the breast is the best :)
I do try to make it different ways. After the pandemic we hsve had a harder time finding the breast still on the bone.

Divers and Sundry said...

I keep chicken breasts in the freezer and have them often. I sometimes buy a rotisserie chicken at the grocery but not often.

Teresa said...

El pollo me gusta de muchas maneras diferentes. Besos.

William Kendall said...

I don't cook for myself, but periodically get a chicken Parmigiano panini from an Italian grocery here.