Cooking a whole chicken can seem daunting, but it’s easier than you think with the right techniques The most important factor is ensuring the chicken reaches the proper internal temperature, for both food safety and optimal texture. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about determining doneness for whole chicken, from … Read more
Pressure cooking chicken can be a quick and easy way to cook juicy, tender chicken in a lot less time than usual. But if you cook chicken in the pressure cooker for too long, the meat can become dry, stringy, and tasteless. How to keep your chicken from going bad when you pressure cook it … Read more
Chicken is one of the most popular proteins around. It’s versatile, easy to cook and a great source of protein. Many people rely on convenient rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken from grocery stores like Walmart for quick and easy meals. But if you’re watching your calories you may be wondering – how many calories are actually … Read more
Learn how to grill chicken perfectly by pre-cooking in the oven (low and slow) before hitting the grill. That way, you know it’s fully cooked and juicy so you can relax and enjoy your guests without worrying about feeding them under-cooked or dry chicken. Recently I found a way to make grilled chicken foolproof. What … Read more
Spatchcock chicken, also called butterflying, is a way to roast chicken faster by cutting out the backbone. This makes the chicken juicy. Spatchcock Chicken is just a fancy term for butterflying chicken. When you traditionally roast a whole chicken, you might have to “nurse” it to make sure that all of its parts are cooked … Read more
Baby chickens are some of natures cutest and fluffiest creations. Can we all just agree that they are the cutest things in the world?. Baby chickens are tiny little bundles of fluff that are born after the mother hen sits on the eggs and helps the babies grow and gestate. The young chickens are then … Read more
Greek yogurt has become an increasingly popular ingredient in recipes ranging from smoothies to dips and dressings. But one of its most common uses is as a marinade for chicken. When added to a chicken marinade, Greek yogurt helps tenderize the meat, adds moisture, and provides a tangy flavor. But what exactly does Greek yogurt … Read more
Chinese restaurants are among the most popular casual dining and takeout picks in the United States. According to the United Chinese American Restaurant Association, there are over 45,000 Chinese restaurants across the country — which is more than the combined number of U. S. McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, and Wendys locations (via BBC). And among … Read more
Heather’s Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious and easy buffalo chicken dip that allows you to control the heat level while enjoying every flavor of this hearty dip. My family loves Buffalo Chicken Dip. This is Heather’s adaptation of the recipe. We like this one a lot because it’s not all mixed together. Drizzling the … Read more
Although chickens are small in size, they require up to a pint of fresh water daily to prevent dehydration. One of the biggest challenges of winter chicken keeping is making sure your flock’s water stays unfrozen even when the temperatures drop. This is especially hard for people who keep chickens in the north, where the … Read more
