Chicken

Reheating Boneless Wings: The Best Way To Get Juicy Tender Wings

Whenever you have to reheat boneless wings, the rule to go by is always to keep the reheating time to a minimum. Boneless chicken wings are small and so it follows that they will lose a huge percentage of that juicy moisture and tenderness the longer they are exposed to direct heat. I have my […]

Where to Put Thermometer in Chicken: How to Do It Right

My secret to accurately testing the internal temperature of cooked chicken is inserting the meat probe deep in the breast, as Weber recommends. You may also insert it in the chicken thigh. But never make the thermometer touch the bone. The general rule is to insert it in the thickest portion of flesh in whatever […]

How to Tell When Chicken Sausage is Done? 3 Ways to Be Sure

The best way to tell if chicken sausage is done is using a thermometer - fully cooked chicken sausage should be cooked to 165°F. A fully-cooked sausage has an even brown color on the outside and is white or light pink on the inside. It is also firm to the touch all throughout. As a […]

How Many Chicken Tenderloins is 4 Oz? Answered!

About 2 chicken tenderloins weigh 4 ounces. Keep in mind that this is an estimate - the exact number can vary depending on the weight of each chicken tender! It was only after I got to culinary school that I realized just how important weight is when it comes to cooking. It can determine the […]

Can You Eat a Rooster? A Crowing Good Question!

Can you eat a rooster? Yes, you can eat a rooster although the meat is a bit different in taste and texture to chicken. I didn't learn that you could eat rooster until very recently! In fact, it was one of my friends who has a farm who introduced me to this concept and I […]

How to Cook Chicken Sausage: A Sizzling Guide

There are three methods you can use to cook chicken sausages - frying, grilling, and baking. I know that chicken sausages don't get a lot of love compared to regular pork sausages. However, considering that chicken sausage has fewer calories, I have worked hard to experiment with all the different ways I can cook chicken […]

Smoked Chicken Thighs Brine | Wet and Dry Brining Methods

As a busy chef that spends 50 weekly hours or thereabout in my kitchen and by my outdoor grill, I have smoked bone-in chicken breasts, whole chicken, and even chicken wings. So it was high time I tried smoked chicken thighs. I like my smoked chicken thighs brined to get them moisturized and tender.  So, […]

Smoked Chicken Kabobs | Step-by-step Instructions and FAQs

During the last summer when the weather was great, I heated the grill for some favorite, old-time family delicacies. Smoked chicken kebabs – a recipe I grew up with – happened to be on the menu, and I'm showing you how it's done today. If you've been following my recipes, you'll see I have a […]

Smoked Bone In Chicken Breast: Your Guide to Success

I have been advocating for smoked bone in chicken breast dishes for a long time now! Although people enjoy the boneless version due to convenience, I will always contend that bone in is the way to go. In this post I will show you exactly how to make this finger licking dish and offer up […]

Chicken vs Beef: The Truth You Probably Don't Know

Are red meats like beef really as unhealthy and chicken as healthy as the media makes us believe? It's a difficult question to answer and a tricky comparison; a new study has shown that chicken and beef contain equal amounts of cholesterol. Chicken, like most white meat, is quite healthy but some chicken cuts have […]

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