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How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

house_cat — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:51:03 GMT

What's the best way to cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out. I have a stovetop and an oven, no outdoor grill.

Thank you :-)

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

annie315 — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:10:12 GMT

This is Ina Garten's method. It always works for me

Roasted Chicken Breast
Skin on, bone in

Rub with olive oil
Sprinkle on salt and pepper

375 for 35-40 minutes...165 degrees

Comes out very juicy

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:14:12 GMT

I always soak my chicken in a salt water bath before I bake, grill, etc.

I think it adds moisture to the meat....works for me.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

momtochloe — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:21:30 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
What's the best way to cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out. I have a stovetop and an oven, no outdoor grill.

Thank you :-)

Hi @house_cat! I marinate mine in buttermilk and spices of choice overnight. Take them out, and dredge them in flour (or add the seasonings in the flour if you prefer) and I give them a spritz of PAM/EVOO. Most recipes call for an over 400 degree oven, I have a large toaster oven and set mine at 350-375 depending on the size of the breasts and roast on a rack. I start checking the temp at 35-40 minutes and adjust accordingly.

HTH!

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

house_cat — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:21:57 GMT

Thank you, ladies. I'm going to try Ina's method. I think I tend to overcook chicken. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

NicksmomESQ — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 03:12:24 GMT

I season it & put a little beer,wine or orange juice in tin foil & wrap each piece individually.Bake in the oven on 350-375 for about 45 minutes.

The chicken marinates while it’s cooking.Comes out moist & delicious!!

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

house_cat — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:24:35 GMT

Omgosh! These are all great ideas! I'm trying to eat "cleaner", but if I have to choke down another piece of dry chicken I'm going to cry.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

NicksmomESQ — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:26:58 GMT

@house_cat You can also add your favorite veggies to the individual tin foil packets.They take on the flavor of the marinade.Yummy!!

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

momtochloe — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:30:24 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
Omgosh! These are all great ideas! I'm trying to eat "cleaner", but if I have to choke down another piece of dry chicken I'm going to cry.

@house_catI have been known to be called The Enabler but I noticed that tomorrow's TSV is an air fryer. If you are trying to eat cleaner, this may be something to think about. For a long time I just tossed frozen stuff in there and maybe a few veggies but recently have graduated to bone in chicken and it is delicious, crispy and very juicy and the amount of grease in the bottom of the unit is eye popping. Just something to think about and if you have any questions please just let me know.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

Citrine1 — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:41:02 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
Omgosh! These are all great ideas! I'm trying to eat "cleaner", but if I have to choke down another piece of dry chicken I'm going to cry.

Hi @house_cat. I saw your comment about eating "cleaner" and had to let you know that I started eating "cleanish" about 3 months ago. I started out eating completely clean, but that's hard to do, hence the "cleanish". At any rate, what I want to tell you is that since I've started eating this way, my headaches have almost disappeared. (In case you don't remember me, I am a migraine sufferer like you).

I absolutely believe that this change in eating is why my headaches are so few and far between. I hope you reap the same benefits as I am!

I tend to cook my chicken to death, so I look forward to trying some of these recipes. They all sound good!

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

Ilovetea — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:50:09 GMT

My sister marinades boneless chicken breasts in Italian dressing for 3 or 4 hours and then put each individual breast in aluminum foil with more dressing and vegetables and puts them on the grill outside. You can cut it with a spoon. I usually go the Ina Garten route.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

millieshops — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:12:20 GMT

My favorite cut of the chicken!

I do mine quite close to Ina Garten's. The only differene is that I make a bed of my old onion and celery (leaves and stalks) and put the chicken on that so it doesn't rest totally in the fat. I discard those veggies and all except one bite of the seasoned crispy skin.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:30:45 GMT

Slow cook in covered stoneware in your oven (I love with shoyu and hoisin and pears). I mean for enough hours that the meat is falling off the bone. You would be better served to do a few more at a time and then saving leftovers for lettuce wraps, salads, etc, a rice dish, whatever.

Water chestnuts for crispness, bean sprouts, snow peas - yum. Add those as toppings. Maybe just steam the peas lightly.

Bok choi, mushrooms - fresh summer squash. Yum.

I do boneless all the time this way and it is nice. Sometimes add a sweet wine for flavor and moistness during cooking. Sometimes add vidalias. A nice pepper or three . . .

Add fresh herbs! Parsley, mint, lovage - some of my faves.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

house_cat — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:20:02 GMT

Wow! It's a good thing my DH loves chicken, because there are a lot of ideas here to try out. Thank you!

@momtochloe

Is the air fryer different from a convection oven? My oven has a convection feature. I've always thought it was the same thing. Maybe not?

@Citrine1

I do remember comiserating with you. I did the Whole 30 diet for 6 mos last year in hopes of isolating my food triggers, but it wasn't very enlightening. I do know that sugar is a trigger for me, as well as nightshade veggies like tomatoes and eggplant... and chocolate, for sure... and pretty much everything else in the world that's yummy. Sigh.

I've signed up to start receiving the new migraine med that is in the form of a monthly injectable. Unfortunately, the company has been inundated with requests and the backlog is long.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

momtochloe — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:32:58 GMT

@house_cat my toaster oven has a convection feature but those air fryers are a bit more shall we say intense so you get a better sear on the outside of whatever protein you plunk in there. I have made many pieces of chicken in both but now I prefer the air fryer as the snap of the skin is very close to deep fried.

I don't want to talk you into anything that you would not use on a regular basis so maybe take a look at the presentations tomorrow to get a better idea of what they can do especially if you are cooking for one or two people.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

house_cat — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:19:54 GMT

Thank you, @momtochloe - I'll be sure to watch.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

LonestarBabs — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:33:06 GMT

Place in covered baking dish (I use my old Corningware blue flower pieces with glass lids) and slather with bottled Italian salad dressing (I use Kraft Zesty Italian). Put one pat of butter on top ot each chicken breast. Cover. Bake at 350.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

KaySD — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:58:13 GMT

1. Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice on them and let sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes. Salt lightly. Broil skin side down (I use a bit of nonstick foil). Turn skin side up and broil that side. Timing depends on the size and thickness, but in the range of 12-18 minutes.

2. If they're smallish and not too thick, they do great in my air fryer with nothing on them at all. I use perforated parchment under them and do them skin side down first, then turn.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

Citrine1 — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:16:07 GMT

Hoping this new drug works for you @house_cat. You've really been through it with these headaches and trying to find some relief.

Re: How do I cook two bone-in chicken breasts without drying them out?

Flika13 — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 21:19:00 GMT

Sous Vide!! The texture of chicken breasts and pork chops is amazing. So easy and no cleanup.