Eating the same old chicken curry can sometimes get boring! For a change in the palate, many people go to chicken joints and restaurants to satiate their cravings. But on the flip side, most of these outside food items bring in a lot of calories and cholesterol. The question then is, what’s a chicken lover to eat? Chin up! You can reinvent your homemade chicken with easily available items in your kitchen. Hotel Empire shares easy-to-prepare but lip-smacking recipes:
Marinate the chicken
Mix yogurt, turmeric, salt, paprika, lime juice, and other spices to make a thick paste. This can be spread over the chicken nicely. Marinating the chicken will keep it fresh, remove the strong smell, and most importantly, will spice up the chicken with just the right tenderness. This is used especially in Indian curries. Honey and barbeque sauce can also be used to marinate. In fact, experimentation has no limits.
Seasoning
Spices and grated items can be added to the chicken for a different taste. For example, grated lemon peel, finely chopped hot pepper, ground cinnamon, dried coriander, and a variety of herbs will add a zing to the chicken. You can add some vinegar for a slight acidic sourness and preservation.
Sautéed chicken
Sautéed chicken can be delicious but can add a lot of unhealthy fats. You can avoid that by using non-stick pans. Add grated onions, peppers, herbs, and some spices. But before that, strip the fat chubs from the chicken. Sauté works great on boneless chicken.
Keep the skin on
In case you’re baking a fowl, keep the skin on to avoid dehydrating the meat. The skin will keep the meat juicy and full of flavor.
Brine the chicken
Another good way to make sure your chicken is luscious and tender is to brine it. Brining is the process of soaking the chicken in salt water before cooking. Make a brine solution by mixing half a cup of brown sugar and salt in a gallon of water. Keep the chicken soaked in this solution for 3 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.
