2 weeks Ago By Zahna Eklund
Never suffer through dry chicken again with this clever trick. Cooking chicken may seem straightforward, but whether you opt to roast, grill, or air fry it, there's always a chance your method could result in dried-out meat. When cooked properly, this versatile white meat can be succulent and tasty.
However, the fear of undercooking chicken, which can be hazardous, often leads to overcooking, leaving the meat dry and tough. Therefore, timing is crucial for achieving the perfect cut of meat. But there's one simple thing you can do to improve your chicken cooking skills.
A viral TikTok video suggests adding just one common kitchen ingredient to your marinade can make a world of difference. In a video posted by Keto Recipes, it revealed you can create the "juiciest chicken breast you've ever had" by following a few easy steps - including using one item we all have in our pantry. The video explained you should begin by seasoning your chicken with your preferred herbs and spices to create a marinade that will help the meat retain its juices.
The man in the clip specifically used "a few easy spices, yoghurt, and lemon juice" to prepare his chicken marinade. He also revealed a secret ingredient - baking soda. He explained using just a "tiny bit" of baking soda can help "loosen the fibres" in the chicken breast, resulting in more tender meat when cooked.
When it was time to cook his chicken, he emphasized the importance of cooking it on medium heat with a lid on. He did this for three minutes before flipping and cooking for another seven minutes. His final tip was to let the chicken rest for "five minutes" after cooking.
He assured following these steps would result in "perfect chicken every time". In the video's caption, he elaborated: "These are the secrets to the juiciest chicken breasts you've ever had: baking soda, cooking with lid on, and letting it rest - these are practically dripping with juice, and they're so good." Commenters were astounded by the idea of adding baking soda to chicken, and he reassured that "just a little goes a long way" with this ingredient.
One person exclaimed: "Listen. LISTEN. It works, and it tastes amazing.
Adjust the spices however you wish and it turns out PERFECTLY." Another chimed in: "I tried it today and it was awesome. Never had juicy chicken like this before - thanks for sharing this recipe!".
