Chicken thighs are a remarkably versatile and delicious cut of poultry. They’re juicy, flavorful, and often more affordable than chicken breasts. But when cooking with chicken thighs, it’s important to understand how much they typically weigh. The size and weight per thigh can vary substantially depending on the source and type. So let’s take a … Read more
In a small saucepan over medium high heat, simmer the balsamic vinegar until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Season chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Turn the chicken over and top with tomato … Read more
Baked chicken legs are my favorite dinner choice when I want something economical yet tasty. No breading required, these chicken legs come out golden on the outside and tender on the inside, and every bite is incredibly delicious. Luckily, baking chicken legs is super easy – just season and put them in the oven. They … Read more
These creamy cafeteria noodles are a classic side dish using egg noodles cooked in broth, cream of chicken soup, and butter. If you’ve never had these before, they’re the next-level version of buttered noodles but way better. Even though this dish looks very simple, trust me when I say it tastes amazing. My mother used … Read more
We can thank my mom for this one. That woman always liked chicken thighs more than breast meat, and I never got it until I tried this recipe and became a dark meat lover too. Going through fertility treatments, pregnancy, and now breastfeeding, I’ve been much more conscious of increasing my protein intake and ensuring … Read more
Tendons are a kind of connective tissue found in chicken (or any other type of meat, for that matter) that joins muscle (the meat) to the adjacent bone. However, if youve prepared chicken a few times, you know the tendon thats the biggest nuisance is the one found on the chicken tenderloin (or chicken tender). … Read more
Chicken breast is a healthy protein that can be used in many ways. Freezing raw or cooked chicken breast is a great way to keep it for later use. But if you want to eat good chicken after freezing it, you need to store it the right way. I’ll talk about everything you need to … Read more
I can’t tell you how many times I have grilled chicken and ended up with burnt outsides and raw insides. A lot of people (even pretty good home cooks) struggle with grilling chicken breast or chicken pieces on a gas grill without things going sideways. Today, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to … Read more
We all thought about smoking a whole chicken, but only we were brave enough to do it! Wait, that’s not true. No, people everywhere love smoking whole chicken. And why wouldn’t they? A smoked chicken makes a fine meal for your family, and if you have room in your smoker, making more chickens is almost … Read more
Buttermilk marinated chicken is a delicious and tender way to prepare chicken breast. But exactly how long should you marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk to achieve the best flavor and texture? In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of buttermilk marinades, optimal marinating times, and tips for maximizing the juiciness and flavor of your buttermilk … Read more
