How do you keep chicken from drying out after cooking?

IvaB2019-10-06T03:41:53Z

Plastic wrap,a resealable plastic bag,or bowl with a tight fitting lid will work fine.Push as much air out of the bag as possible and close it."Burp" the bowl,if using one 😁 The chicken will be fine in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.I like to reheat whole pieces of chicken (legs,thighs,etc.) in a toaster oven to keep it a little crispy..

denise2019-10-04T21:17:27Z

Eat it immediately or serve it with a sauce / keep it covered before serving.

Nikki P2019-10-04T19:24:09Z

Don't over cook it.
Remove it from the oven, pan or grill at about 155 degrees, it will continue to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, long enough to get it on the plate, sit down, serve the sides and dig in

Mark2019-10-04T17:19:15Z

Don't cook it until it seems "done". Meats (for this purpose, chicken is a "meat") continue to cook for about 20 minutes after they leave the oven.

ckngbbbls2019-10-04T16:16:59Z

don't cook it so long.
Dry chicken is over cooked chicken.
Get a food thermometer. 165 in the thickest part of the portion and it is safely done.

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