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38 must-know tips for cooking your best-ever chicken

Steps to perfect chicken
Buy good quality chicken
Leave the skin on
Give thighs a go
Use plenty of salt
Experiment with big flavors
Pat it dry
Marinade for maximum impact
Always preheat the pan
Don't overcrowd the meat
Cook breasts with a heavy grill pan
Leave it to cook
Poach chicken in stock
Try a chicken tray bake for a low-effort dinner
Bake chicken in foil
Wrap it in Parma ham
Don't be intimidated by a whole chicken
Cook stuffing in a separate dish
Let roast chicken rest before carving
Set aside time to make fried chicken
Use a meat mallet to make pieces even
Use buttermilk to tenderize chicken
Choose the right coating
Get the oil hot enough
Don't use paper towels
Avoid the microwave
Give homemade nuggets a go
Make naked nuggets
Clean your grill
Have a go at beer-can chicken
Spatchcock for quicker cooking
Avoid charred chicken
Make a blue cheese dip for Buffalo wings
Don't ignore chicken livers
Check out vegan alternatives
Store chicken safely
Don't cook it from frozen
Don't rinse chicken
Make sure it's fully cooked
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Steps to perfect chicken

Steps to perfect chicken

If you love chicken, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most versatile and popular ingredients. While you may have tried and tested techniques for cooking it, ensure you’re making the most of the meat by checking out our top tips, from roasting and grilling to making hot wings.
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loveFOOD Staff

25 June 2022

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