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Sunday braised chicken with carrots
Tender carrots, a gently cooked onion and fresh thyme in a comforting one-pot chicken dish.
2 votes
by Marcby M.
by Marcby M.Easy chicken recipes
Cook juicy chicken with reliable timings, visual doneness cues and quantities that adjust to the number of people at your table.
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Lemon chicken with roasted vegetables
Golden chicken and colourful caramelised vegetables, all ready at the same time.
1 voteby Marcby M.
by Marcby M.Choosing and cooking chicken well
The cut, its thickness and the cooking method matter more than a timing chosen in isolation.
Match the cut to the method
Chicken breasts suit fairly quick cooking, while thighs cope better with roasting and braising. For even results, choose pieces of a similar size or start the thickest ones a few minutes before the rest.
Keep the meat juicy
Pat the chicken dry before browning and leave room between the pieces so they sear rather than release water. Check the thickest part using the recipe's doneness cues or a thermometer, without touching the bone.
Handle raw chicken cleanly
Do not wash raw chicken, because splashes can spread bacteria around the sink. Keep it chilled until preparation, use a separate board and wash your hands, knife and worktop before touching ready-to-eat food.