More and more homesteaders in cities and rural areas are keeping chickens in their yards. One of the many great things about having chickens is that you can always get fresh eggs. But making sure your chickens always have clean water to drink is important for their health and egg production. Making your own chicken … Read more
Thinly sliced chicken sizzled in a hot skillet, topped with sauteed sweet bell peppers and onions, covered in melted American cheese, and served on a soft toasted Hoagie roll…it’s easy to see why a Chicken Philly Cheesesteak is always a crowd-pleaser. There’s nothing wrong with the traditional Philly cheesesteak made with rib-eye, but chicken makes … Read more
Are you looking for grilled wings with crispy skin? Cook them over direct heat the whole time. Most recipes start over indirect heat then move to direct. I’ve tried it. The skin is always a bit limp, even if they say it’s not. Try the direct method instead. It’s a game-changer. Scroll down to read … Read more
Pan-fried chicken wings are a quick and easy way to prepare crispy, restaurant-style wings at home. You can eat them as a main dish or an appetizer with your favorite wing sauce, homemade blue cheese dip, and crunchy vegetables. Crispy, juicy fried chicken wings are a popular snack for parties, game days, or any time … Read more
Chicken cordon bleu is a dish that you probably ate as a child, and you either really like it or don’t care for it at all. This dish has a very unclear history. Depending on which source you read, it is either French or Swiss, with a possible Russian influence. It became popular in the … Read more
Chicken breast is a kitchen staple for good reason. It’s affordable, lean, easy to cook, and endlessly versatile. You need to know how to cut chicken breasts though before you can cook them. If you cut a chicken breast the right way, it will cook evenly, have a better texture, and give you more than … Read more
In the past few years, sweet Italian chicken sausage has become more and more popular. Many home cooks and restaurants use it all the time because it tastes great and can be used in many ways. So what exactly goes into making this tasty sausage? Let’s take a closer look at the flavors that make … Read more
As someone who loves to cook, I’m always looking for new and delicious ways to prepare simple ingredients like chicken breast. Baking boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the oven with barbecue sauce is one of my favorite methods – it consistently delivers juicy, flavorful chicken with very little effort! In this article, I’ll walk you … Read more
One of the most common ailments that northern backyard flocks have to deal with during the winter is frostbite. Frostbite can range from minor discomfort to a life-threatening issue. And unfortunately, outfitting each of your flock members in snow shoes and knit hats isnt the solution. Luckily, there are several things we, as backyard chicken … Read more
In Absolute Best Tests, our writer Ella Quittner breaks the rules in her own kitchen to find the truth. Shes mashed dozens of potatoes, seared more porterhouse steaks than she cares to recall, and tasted enough types of bacon to concern a cardiologist. Today, she tackles chicken nuggets. On November 17, 2020—some nine months into … Read more
