Below, were sharing an excerpt from the Food52 cookbook, Dynamite Chicken, to answer one of lifes most important questions: At what temperature should my cooked chicken end up, and how do I get it there?. Anybody who tells you that one part of the chicken is better than another part of the chicken is not … Read more
Chicken can be a finicky meat to cook. Because it’s not all the same size and shape, it’s easy to get dry, overcooked pieces if you’re not careful. So, pounding the chicken is a simple but effective way for many cooks to make sure the chicken is always moist and tender. But why exactly does … Read more
That’s right, everyone loves crispy, juicy fried chicken. I’ve made a lot of different versions over the years, but this Easy Fried Chicken is the easiest way to make juicy, crispy fried chicken with just one simple seasoning mix (no need to do all the separate dredging steps with egg)! And the best part? It … Read more
Knowing the proper doneness temperatures when cooking chicken will ensure juicy results. But what if the meat or juices are pink, and it looks bloody? If you’re like many, the sight of anything but perfectly opaque meat with clear juices can make you cringe when chicken is on the menu. Read on to find out … Read more
BBQ chicken is a classic summer cookout food. The sweet, sticky barbecue sauce coating the juicy, tender chicken is hard to resist. But when it comes to getting that perfect caramelized char on your chicken, there’s some debate around when you should apply the BBQ sauce. Should you coat the chicken in sauce before putting … Read more
A copycat version of a Trader Joe’s fave… chicken burgers spiced up with chili, lime, cilantro, and garlic. This is an epic burger you don’t wanna miss!. If you’ve ever stepped foot into Trader Joe’s, you have probably seen tons of delicious-looking treats. At Trader Joe’s, I’m always tempted to buy so many more convenience … Read more
If you want to eat a juicy, saucy chicken drumstick, it makes me remember my childhood! I usually sous vide them at 148ºF (64 4°C) for 4 to 6 hours and they turn out perfectly. You can also go up to 165ºF (73. 9°C) for 8 to 12 hours if you want them shreddable. As … Read more
These perfectly seasoned dumplings are filled with umami powerhouse shiitake mushrooms, chicken mince, corn kernels and aromatics like ginger and garlic. The cooking process is very quick, most of the time spent is on wrapping the dumplings and rehydrating the shiitake mushrooms. Chicken dumplings, which are also called jiaozi in Chinese, are a popular dim … Read more
This is the easiest and tastiest way to bake chicken breasts in the oven. It can be made with or without a brine and just a few simple spices. It’s always done just right. Cooking chicken in the oven can seem deceptively simple. To get juicy, flavorful meat, though, it’s important to follow the right … Read more
You know you must cook dinner every night. Yet, there are still days when you forget to take the meat out of the freezer. The result ends up being either you looking at a frozen pack of meat and figuring out what to do or you ordering take out. Well, today, we are going to … Read more