Saturday, January 5, 2013

Chicken Is Delicious Whether Grilled, Boiled Or Baked

By Sredna K. Nesegleh


Chicken tastes delicious and can be cooked in many ways. Only your imagination sets the limit. It is enjoyed all over the world. It is used in multiple different ways, and can be combined well with other foods and flavors.

Older chickens should not be purchased, as they will lack the best flavor. A good butcher will provide you with chicken that is healthy, properly plucked and clean. Buying a fresh bird from a known butcher is important.

This poultry may be cooked using boned fillets, an entire bird or cut up parts . For those concerned about calories, skin and fat may be removed.

Different versions of chicken soup are eaten in most parts of the world. Different cultures share the belief that this has benefits beyond nutrition and is a healthy choice when ill. The soup is easy to prepare and ingredients are readily available. A fresh whole bird or parts, water, vegetables and seasonings are all that is required.

Chicken baked with wine and garlic is delicious and can be adapted in different ways. Parts are browned and seasoned with salt and pepper and then place in shallow, greased baking dish. Peeled garlic cloves are added to taste. The meat is then covered with dry red wine and baked in the oven until cooked through and crisped.

As you will discover, chicken is not only delicious, but is versatile as well. A chicken salad in hot weather is always appreciated and can also be used as a filling for sandwiches. In addition to the cooked and diced poultry, celery, chopped green apple, grapes and other produce may be added, according to personal taste. Mayonnaise is typically use as a binder and sometimes walnuts are added for extra texture.

Baking chicken with rice is another tasty choice and requires minimal preparation. The dish may be flavored with many herbs and spices, including saffron, thyme or rosemary. The rice may be cooked before baking this dish or cooked along with the chicken and some broth. The finished dish should be browned and can be served with a choice of vegetables to round out the meal.

Pieces can be marinated in homemade or purchased barbecue sauces and then either grilled or baked, depending upon your preference. Preparation of the sauce at home is not difficult and can include or exclude flavors to your preference. Many barbecue sauces use either tomato or soy sauce bases, which lend to the addition of many interesting seasonings, such as pineapple juice, ginger, sweetening or hot pepper. There is room fro creativity, without a great deal of labor involved.

Because chicken is so versatile, there are many wonderful choices of preparation available to you.




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