9 top tips for perfectly cooked chicken

Perfect Chicken Breasts: Trust the Joy of Cooking method for flawlessly easy, tender, and juicy chicken breasts.

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Weeknight Roast Chicken: Roast chicken isn't just for weekends; it's doable on a weeknight in about an hour.

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Smart Chicken Thighs: Chicken thighs are a smarter buy than breasts; flavorful, budget-friendly, and almost foolproof.

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Best Chicken Recipe Ever: Jamie Oliver’s Chicken in Milk, a surprising blend of milk, lemons, cinnamon, and sage for an unforgettable dinner.

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Doneness Indicator: Focus on the temperature as the safest indicator of chicken doneness, not just clear juices or pink meat.

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Rotisserie Chicken Meals: Get five meals from a rotisserie chicken, a convenient solution for weeknight dinners.

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Parchment Magic: Use parchment paper to protect lean chicken breast during baking, preventing dryness.

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Shredding Leftover Chicken: Freeze shredded leftover cooked chicken for easy and quick defrosting for salads.

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Roasting Without a Pan: No roasting pan needed; explore other kitchen tools for delicious roast chicken.

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