Chicken breast,again.
Chicken breast is the default dinner in a lot of houses, and the one everyone is a little tired of. Here are easy ways to make it different tonight.
Get early accessKeep it from drying out
Most dry chicken is overcooked chicken. Take it off the heat at 165°F on a thermometer and let it rest for five minutes before you cut it.
Thick breasts cook unevenly, so slice them in half sideways or pound them flat first. Thin pieces cook fast, so start checking after a few minutes a side.
Six easy dinners with chicken breast
Sheet pan chicken and vegetables
Cut the chicken and vegetables into similar pieces, toss them with oil and seasoning, and roast at 425°F until the chicken reaches 165°F, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Chicken fried rice
Cold leftover rice from the fridge, diced chicken, frozen peas and carrots, eggs and soy sauce. Good for using up leftovers.
Chicken quesadillas
Cooked chicken, cheese and whatever peppers or beans you have, crisped in a pan.
Lemon garlic pasta
Sliced chicken, garlic, lemon and parmesan tossed with pasta and a splash of the pasta water.
Chicken and rice bowls
Rice, sliced chicken and the toppings everyone likes, so each person builds their own.
Chicken tortilla soup
Chicken simmered in broth with canned tomatoes, beans and corn, topped with tortilla strips.
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Tweak it first
Make it spicier, lighter or higher in protein before you cook.
Questions, answered.
What can I make with chicken breast and rice?
Chicken fried rice, chicken and rice bowls, or a one pan chicken and rice bake.
What can I make with chicken breast and pasta?
Lemon garlic chicken pasta, chicken alfredo, or a baked pasta with chicken, tomato sauce and cheese.
How long does raw chicken keep?
In the fridge, cook or freeze it within a day or two. In the freezer it keeps its best quality for about nine months.
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Can my partner and kids use it too?
Yes. The grocery list is shared with everyone in your household, and each item you check off shows who got it.
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