TIPS ON COOKING CHICKEN. CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPES

TIPS ON COOKING CHICKEN. 
Hi, for beginners in cooking chicken, here are some tips that may be useful for you and i have also added spices, herbs and condiments tips, that are popular in chicken cooking.
And for my blogger friends who have 'authentic' or 'gourmet class' chicken dishes to promote, you are welcome to do guest post in my blog-  do let me know in  my comment box and i will revert back to you- thanks.

Photo from Wikimedia Commons- about 40% cropped and color changed to sepia by cooking varieties

SO, HERE GOES....
How long do you marinate a whole chicken? Marinating works best when it's done over night, in the fridge. Typically the longer it SITS, the more flavour it absorbs.
What is the technical name for letting a roast sit AFTER cooking? RESTING.

-What is the fastest and safest way to thaw chicken? Boiling the chicken will heat the chicken the fastest. Put the chicken in a large bowl of water. Microwave for several minutes.
-Cooking with tin foil- which side out? If you are baking something wrapped in foil, you should probably have the dull side of the foil out. The dull side reflects heat


-How long do you oven grilled chicken pieces? In the oven 325 for 20 minutes On the top oven grill medium temperature until the skin is brown and the middle is not pink..
-How long do chicken wings take to cook in the deep fryer? about 10 mins, or 15.
-Best vegetables to match with chicken? Carrots, broccoli, asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, peas.


-What spices go well with chicken breast? Garlic, rosemary, black pepper, and ginger...wiki answers
-How to choose a fresh chicken
Skin is still pinkish and taut looking, has a shiny look with a whitish color fat . Should not pale/ bluish …cooking-varieties

-Chicken browning is done in a skillet with a little bit of oil- both sides for about 8 mins
-Chicken braising- usually done after browning, for about 45 mins, using braising liquid of your choice.

ANY TIPS TO SHARE WITH US?  ..most welcome :)


For Every Thing, There is a Seasoning
A condiment is sauce or seasoning added to food -to impart a particular flavor or, in some cultures, to complement the dish. They may also be dry, such as a mixture of herbs and seasonings. Many condiments are available packaged in single-serving packets (sachets), like mustard or ketchup as in fast food. Some condiments are used during cooking itself, to add flavor or texture to the food, like barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, marmite are examples…..wikipedia
Kosher salt (a coarser-grained salt) is rubbed into chicken to tenderize the meat and improve flavor. A well designed dish may combine seasonings that complement each other.


Herbs are distinguished from spices. Herbs are leafy, green plant parts used for flavoring.
In addition to the choice of herbs and seasonings, the timing of when flavors are added will affect the chicken that is being cooked.


A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetative substance used in nutritionally insignificant quantities as a food additives for flavor, color, or as a preservative that kills harmful bacteria or prevents their growth…wikipedia
cooking varieties also used garlic infused-in olive oil for chicken .


Tips on using spices for chicken — allspice, basil, bay, cinnamon, curry, dill, fennel, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, mustard, paprika, rosemary, saffron, sage, savory, tarragon, thyme Frontier coop.com
Actually, almost anything works on chicken. Other choices: fennel, mustard, curry, coriander. I suggest you experiment. Taste is really subjective. We also add cloves and star anise to chicken curry-

chicken curry from cooking varieties recipe

If you enjoy cooking with herbs and spices, you will  find creative cooking varieties everywhere and make your own blends (curry powder or pumpkin pie spice etc). A pinch of this, or a touch of that, will make food flavorful in its own way…


Early gourmets soon learned that salt preserves, citrus and chili peppers were strong anti-bacterials. Chilies especially, were very important in making sure that the beef, chicken, or prawns in a curry or a rice or noodle dish  will not  give people food poisoning- .Victorian Gov department of health. In fact  chili has many health benefits
What is the term when you eat too much food?
A gourmand is one who simply enjoys eating food in great quantities- cooking varieites
How do you cook chicken?.. You may want to get some recipe books :) ..

CHICKEN SANDWICH RECIPES
A.1- Baguette (a type of bun ) sandwiched with chicken, green grapes and cantaloupes as in “The summer delight.” sandwich -Over here, cantaloupes are known as honey dew melon.


A.2- Bread or Herb bread with chicken cubes, chopped celery, sliced green onion, diced apple dipped in lemon juice and a few crushed walnuts, in a mayonnaise, plain yogurt and mustard sauce as in “The Waldorf”.


Or  ADD  CHICKEN SLICES/ SHREDDED CHICKEN TO YOUR SALAD MIX


* What is served first for a formal dinner- Salad or Soup? 
Serve soup first then salad
* Which do you pour first for salad dressing- Oil or Vinegar? 
First, you pour oil, then vinegar
* Now, what is good for Desserts?: 
Choose low-fat frozen yogurt, fruit ices, sorbets, and sherbets. A rich dessert can add fun to a well-balanced diet. But eat them only on special occasions