How and how much to cook chicken breast

How to choose a chicken breast

When buying a chilled product, pay attention to its appearance. Quality chicken breast is pale pink with white or pinkish veins. It is elastic, even, dense and does not exfoliate. If you press lightly with your finger, the shape is quickly restored. There is no mucus or bruising on the surface. The smell is natural, without extraneous unpleasant notes.

There is very little ice in a package with a good frozen breast, and it is transparent in color. The product itself is light, clean and free of visible damage.

How to prepare chicken breast

It is better to thaw frozen chicken meat first, so it will cook evenly and it will be juicier.

Defrost breasts in the refrigerator. If you are in a hurry, put them in a bag, put them in cool water and leave them at room temperature.

Rinse chilled or defrosted breast under cool running water.

Cook meat with skin and bone if you plan to use the broth as a base for your soup. If you only need chicken for salads or diet meals, use fillets.

How much to cook chicken breast

Cooking time depends on the cooking method and the size of the pieces. You will need 10 to 30 minutes.

To test the doneness, remove the chicken from the broth and pierce it several times with a knife or fork. The tip should be easy to enter, and the juice should be light and almost transparent.

When in doubt, cut open the breast. Inside, it should be uniformly light in color, the same as the outside.

How to cook chicken breast on the stove

For mouth-watering meat and tasty broth, place the chicken breasts in a saucepan along with salt, pepper, garlic and bay leaves. Fill with cool water so that its level is a couple of centimeters higher than the meat.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots and continue cooking. Remove any foam that forms on the surface.

How and how much to cook chicken breast on the stove

For boiling meat for salad or other dishes, place the breast in boiling water. When the liquid comes to a boil again, add the lavrushka, pepper, carrots, garlic, parsley, and other ingredients of your choice. Salt the finished poultry and leave in the broth for 15–20 minutes.

Chicken breast with bone and skin will cook in about 30 minutes. The fillet will cook in 20-25 minutes, and if cut into pieces - in 10-15 minutes.

How to cook chicken breast in a slow cooker

Place the chicken breast in a bowl. Fill with water to cover the bird completely. Add salt, pepper and other spices as you like.

How much to cook chicken breast in a slow cooker

A whole breast will be cooked in 30 minutes in the "Braise" mode.

How to cook chicken breast in a double boiler

Dry the chicken breast with paper towels. Rub with salt, pepper and any other spices you like. Place in a double boiler and cook for 35-40 minutes.

How and how much to cook chicken breast in a double boiler

You can also cook chicken breasts in the insert steamer. They will cook in about 15-20 minutes. Then let them cool under the lid.

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How to cook chicken breast in the microwave

Place the poultry in a microwave safe container. Pour hot water over so the breast is completely covered and there is room to boil. Cover with a lid.

Cook at maximum power: about 15 minutes after boiling at 750 watts and 10 minutes at 1,000 watts. Then check for readiness. Leave the undercooked breast in the microwave for another 3-5 minutes.

Cool the finished chicken in the broth.