Chicken Tastes Scrumptious Fried, Boiled Or Grilled

By Sredna K. Nesegleh


Chicken tastes scrumptious and can be fixed in many ways - only your imagination sets the limit. Chicken is eaten in most countries and cultures. There are many interesting preparations, combinations and seasonings. It is used in many interesting ways, and can be served with other foods.

Purchasing fresh birds from a reliable butcher is important. One that is not fresh will not have the same taste as one that is. A competent butcher will provide you with chicken that is properly cleaned and plucked and healthy to eat.

This poultry can be prepared using parts, as a whole bird or as fillets. Skin and fat may be removed for eaters who are concerned about fat content.

Battering and frying is favorite cooking technique. This may be done either in a deep fryer or in the oven. The meat can also be used with the skin removed, since the crust adds crunch and flavor. This will greatly reduce fat content. This produces a dish that is both tender and crunchy.

A whole roasted bird is always a treat. The chicken can be marinated before roasting in the oven or simply seasoned with salt, pepper and any desired seasonings before cooking. Chicken also be stuffed with a variety of fillings, either in the empty cavity (after thorough rinsing) or by slipping stuffing under the skin. The skin can also be brushed with oil or other fat to increase crisping of the skin.

As you will discover, chicken is not only delicious, but is versatile as well. A chicken salad in hot weather is always appreciated and can also be used as a filling for sandwiches. In addition to the cooked and diced poultry, celery, chopped green apple, grapes and other produce may be added, according to personal taste. Mayonnaise is typically use as a binder and sometimes walnuts are added for extra texture.

Cut up birds are unusual when first fried in batter and then baked in honey. The taste and texture vary from that of plain fried chicken and the addition of honey adds a new dimension to this dish. Although this is not a low calorie choice, the dish can be used as an occasional treat.

Stewed chicken is another popular option for a cut up bird. Pieces are browned and then cooked in broth or water. Vegetables such as carrots, onions and celery are added for flavor, along with a choice of herbs and spices. When the meat is cooked through, rice or dumplings may be added to round out the dish. This dish is best served in a soup bowl so that the cooking liquid can be enjoyed as well as the meat and vegetables.

You will enjoy many different, tasty and simple preparations of this meat, no matter how particular your tastes are.




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