Ask Ina: How to Cook Flavorful, Moist Chicken

Thursday, February 22, 2024

No one wants to serve dry chicken, so these are my tips for flavorful, moist chicken breasts: Cook the chicken with the skin on, slightly undercook it, and let it rest (and keep cooking) under a sheet of aluminum foil. You won't believe what a difference it makes!

If you have a meat thermometer, take the chicken out when its internal temperature reaches 155 to 160 degrees. It will keep cooking to 165 degrees as it rests under the foil, at which point it will still be hot and fully cooked. The culinary name for this technique is "carryover cooking."

Try this with my Chicken with Goat Cheese & Basil recipe. Everyone needs a few dishes you can assemble in 10 minutes, then throw in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes while you drink a glass of wine. This is one of my favorite recipes for when I'm too tired to cook but really want a hot meal!

My Passover Menu

Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls

Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls

Starters

Intermediate

Brisket with Onions and Leeks

Brisket with Onions and Leeks

Dinner

Intermediate

Orange-Braised Carrots & Parsnips

Orange-Braised Carrots & Parsnips

Sides

Beginner

Perfect Poached Fruit

Perfect Poached Fruit

Dessert

Beginner

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