How not to cook chicken: it will become unpalatable and unhealthy

To spoil chicken is much easier than it seems. This product can even be made unhealthy by a few ill-considered actions. And the most important thing is that almost every housewife does it.

FoodOboz editors will tell you about the most common mistakes made when cooking chicken. And also about why purchased chicken should not be used for soup.

Washing the chicken before cooking

If you simply rinse the chicken under running water, all the bacteria that are on the meat will not wash off, but will simply spread over all surfaces. This is fraught with the risk of salmonella contamination. The best thing to do is just blot the chicken with a paper towel.

Unheated frying pan

It is because of this mistake that the chicken sticks to the pan and burns. First you need to heat the frying pan itself very well, then the vegetable oil. And only after that should you place the meat.

Cooking broth from store-bought poultry

The chicken that is sold in the store is a broiler. Such meat can be baked, fried, stewed, but it is not suitable for broth - you will not get the desired broth. Therefore, for soup, it is best to buy domestic chicken at the market.

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Cooking the chicken in the first broth

It is in the first broth that all bacteria accumulate. Therefore, when the water begins to boil - it should be immediately drained and new, clean water should be added. Then continue to cook the soup in the usual way.

Defrosting chicken in the microwave

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In the microwave, the temperature distribution is very uneven. As a result - on the one hand, the product will be covered with ice, and on the other - partially cooked. And if you pour hot water over the chicken - there is a risk of spreading bacteria. Therefore, the best option - put the meat in a bowl and pour cold water.

Cooking chicken right out of the fridge.

It is this misconception that makes the meat tough after cooking. The chicken should be left for a few minutes at room temperature. This way it adapts and gets very juicy afterwards.

Freezing chicken repeatedly.

Meat that has been frozen several times will never taste good. If you have already taken the chicken out of the freezer, cook it all. You can leave some for the next day.

Also on OBOZREVATEL you can read the recipes:

• Fried chicken in teriyaki sauce
• Stewed chicken with beans
• Chicken slices in sleeve