Questions tagged [chicken]
Questions about handling, preparing, or cooking chicken, either whole or parts.
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How to make Coronation Chicken "Food safe"?
A lot of spices now explicitly state on the packet that they are not to be consumed without being cooked first (Do not eat raw product). I assume this is down to an increase in E. coli contamination.
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Frozen whole chicken left in esky with ice water [duplicate]
We are using an esky and have a frozen whole chicken in it. How long could we keep this for before it is unsafe to cook?
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Is it fine if I bake chicken thighs whole, then dice them once cooked, when making stir fry?
In an attempt to help both my body and my wallet I'm trying to cook healthier foods at home on a regular basis (as opposed to always getting take out or frozen food). To this end, I'm trying to make ...
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How to cook tandoori marinated diced chicken breast?
I found tandoori marinade paste in an Indian store here in Ireland. It says add yogurt, "coat" diced chicken breast "overnight for a fuller taste" (in the fridge of course), then &...
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Lingering odor presumably from bad chicken
A couple of days ago, housemates attempted to cook some chicken in the oven. During the process, I thought it smelled awful but didn't have the opportunity to say anything. (It was bad enough that I ...
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Why is the skin of my fried chicken burnt when the breading is still golden brown?
When I cooked fried chicken, I did not use very high temperature, and the chicken was cooked well inside. The breading layer is crispy and golden brown, NOT BURNT. However, the skin underneath turned ...
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First time sous vide for a large cookout
Every year my wife and I host a big cookout at our house. Being Jamaican-American I'm legally required to grill jerk chicken, along with other foods. The issue is that the chicken ALWAYS takes me way ...
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Is there a "correct" orientation for roasting a chicken?
Is there a "correct" orientation for roasting a whole chicken - by this I mean something that might be taught in a culinary school?
Generally I roast a chicken breast-up, but I wondered if ...
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How can I make my batter itself hard and caramel‑like for quick‑service Chinese fried chicken?
I’m trying to develop a batter (not a glaze) for quick‑service Chinese‑style fried chicken that turns into a vitreous, hard “caramelized” shell in situ during frying. My goal is a dense, brittle crust ...
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Preventing baked chicken from sticking to the parchment paper
I bake chicken (either a leg quarter or 2 thighs) in a baking pan lined with parchment paper. I cook the chicken for 30 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit and I always have trouble separating the ...
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Alternatives to pan frying
When one wants to limit fried foods due to health concerns what equally convenient alternatives to pan frying are there for frequently (several times per week) cooking steaks, chops or fillets, ...
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How to reduce waste with crispy fried chicken?
When making crispy fried chicken there are some inefficiencies and waste:
unclean bowl for egg wash
unused leftovers of egg wash
dirty hands, tongs or gloves
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Can you successfully substitute pickled onions for baby onions in Coq Au Vin?
We can rarely get white baby onions where we are, but jarred, pickled miniature onions are easily obtained. These will be drained, soaked in a large bowl of water overnight, and rinsed before being ...
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Freezing Kabobs before grilling, vegies and meat?
Can i freeze marinated chicken kabobs, including vegies on skewers. Then grill them
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Super-heated steamer vs. air fryer for replacing deep frying
I am considering a replacement for deep frying. I have deep fried small fish into crispy protein sticks and chicken in a typical pot. I heard a tip that professional deep fryers do not heat the bottom ...
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