tough chicken breasts??
04-02-2011, 04:16 PM
#21
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I use them all the time. I have found that if I cook them in a fry pan on med. heat and add broth or salsa to the pan after the chicken has browned, but not yet cooked thru. Just don't over cook. Salt and pepper. They are delicious.
04-02-2011, 04:42 PM
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Either bake them covered forever---like 2-3 hours (be sure they don't dry out; Zesty Italian salad dressing is our favorite and it contains some vinegar to help tenderize) or I ditto everybody with my favorite way to cook most anything.....CROCK POT!
04-02-2011, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kriscraft99
that is interesting
I thought about trying some in the crock pot with some taco seasoning - to use for chicken tacos.
I know normally I can boil or grill breasts and they are fine, but even boiled it is like leather. I've never run across chicken like this... It has me so confuzzled :?
thanks so much,
Kris
I thought about trying some in the crock pot with some taco seasoning - to use for chicken tacos.
I know normally I can boil or grill breasts and they are fine, but even boiled it is like leather. I've never run across chicken like this... It has me so confuzzled :?
thanks so much,
Kris
Originally Posted by JanetM
Cooks Illustrated (great magazine if you like to cook) says it is important to cook chicken on low heat. The muscle fibers will shorten and toughen if you use high heat.
I cook chicken probably 4 times a week and since adopting their method of low heat, my chicken is tender and juicy.I generally saute chicken, and sometimes simmer (never boil) for some recipes.
I cook chicken probably 4 times a week and since adopting their method of low heat, my chicken is tender and juicy.I generally saute chicken, and sometimes simmer (never boil) for some recipes.
04-02-2011, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kriscraft99
that is interesting
I thought about trying some in the crock pot with some taco seasoning - to use for chicken tacos.
I know normally I can boil or grill breasts and they are fine, but even boiled it is like leather. I've never run across chicken like this... It has me so confuzzled :?
thanks so much,
Kris
I thought about trying some in the crock pot with some taco seasoning - to use for chicken tacos.
I know normally I can boil or grill breasts and they are fine, but even boiled it is like leather. I've never run across chicken like this... It has me so confuzzled :?
thanks so much,
Kris
Originally Posted by JanetM
Cooks Illustrated (great magazine if you like to cook) says it is important to cook chicken on low heat. The muscle fibers will shorten and toughen if you use high heat.
I cook chicken probably 4 times a week and since adopting their method of low heat, my chicken is tender and juicy.I generally saute chicken, and sometimes simmer (never boil) for some recipes.
I cook chicken probably 4 times a week and since adopting their method of low heat, my chicken is tender and juicy.I generally saute chicken, and sometimes simmer (never boil) for some recipes.
04-02-2011, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by kriscraft99
I purchased two big bags of frozen raw skinless, boneless chicken breasts and no matter how I cook them, they are tough.
Has anyone ever had this problem and is there anything I can do to make them not so leathery?
Kris
Has anyone ever had this problem and is there anything I can do to make them not so leathery?
Kris
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