Cooking delicious chicken is not so easy, as the meat can be easily overdried. In the article we will talk about how to cook white meat juicy and tasty.
What is important when cooking chicken
The most important thing is to keep the moisture in the white meat.
To preserve the meat juices, it is important that the chicken is roasted on the outside most of the time, but it does not come out raw.
How to cook chicken breast properly in the oven
Use a baking dish and oven.
The baking method is quite simple:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drizzle the chicken with broth, olive oil and a little butter.
- Cover the meat with baking foil, shiny side down.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in the oven to bake.
- Bake the chicken breast for about 20 minutes.
- After cooking, leave the chicken to stand for 10 minutes.
Breading
Another way to keep meat juicy is breading:
- Bread the chicken in breadcrumbs, season with salt and spices.
- Lubricate the chicken pieces with full-fat yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Drizzle the meat pieces with olive oil.
- Bake the breaded chicken in the oven on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes.
If you cooked dry chicken, do not be discouraged, the dish can be saved:
- Cut the chicken into thin slices and serve with the sauce.
- Add small pieces of overdried chicken to a salad with vegetables.
