Chicken
FridgeIf you’re at the grocery store, is it worth splurging for free range chicken? Where you live will define exactly what free range chicken is. For instance, in the US, it means that the chickens have access to the outdoors for at least some part of the day. However, in the UK, the chicken must also be with no more than 13 birds per square meter and have continuous daytime access to outside runs for at least half its life. Frozen chicken is totally safe and is a good way of keeping lean meats on hand at all times. However, defrosting it properly is key. Learning how to defrost chicken the safe way can minimize your chances of contracting salmonella or food poisoning. It’s true that chicken is one of the “riskier” meats in that sense, but most people simply defrost it incorrectly. The safest method is to thaw it in the refrigerator. It does take longer, so you’ll need to plan your meals a day in advance, but you can rest assured that it will be safe to cook. Alternatively, you can also seal chicken in an airtight bag and submerge it in cold water. What you shouldn’t do is leave it to defrost or thaw on your countertop or in the sink – chicken sitting out at room temperature is more likely to give you a foodborne illness. Once you’ve defrosted it, you can use the chicken in whatever dish you’d like. It’s versatile enough to go in soups, salads, and sandwiches or be the hero of a dish like baked chicken and vegetables. It can even add bulk to pasta or rice. Really, there are very few cuisines and savory dishes that chicken doesn’t work with, one way or another. While many of us bake, pan fry, or roast it, chicken can be cooked in loads of different ways. You can even poach it for soft meat which you can later shred for salads and sandwiches.
Chicken nutrition and vitamin info per 100g
| Energy | 215.11000061035156 | kcal |
| Total Fat | 15.0600004196167 | g |
| Carbohydrate Total | 0 | g |
| Sugars | 0 | g |
| Protein | 18.600000381469727 | g |
| Sodium | 70 | mg |
| Fiber | 0 | g |
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Samsung FoodQuick way to verify a whole chicken doneness-hold on the leg, and if it moves freely at the joint, it is done.
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When cooking, in order to hold in the juices, leave the skin on. It will increase tenderness.
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When buying fresh chicken, choose the ones that are plump and moist, with skin that is neither transparent nor patchy.