You're cooking chicken breasts wrong – use easy hack for juicy meat

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Lots of people love chicken but sometimes it can be a little dry. Luckily, a simple trick will ensure you never have that problem again.

By Katie-Ann Gupwell, Senior Social News Reporter

07:46, Thu, Nov 14, 2024 | UPDATED: 07:49, Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Baked meat dishes, chicken breast in a baking dish

There's a trick to boosting the flavour (Image: Getty)

Lots of people love chicken because it's tasty, good for you and can be packed with flavour.

But, when it comes to cooking chicken breasts, they can sometimes get a little dry. Now you don't have to worry about this happening anymore.

This is because a viral cook, known as @ketorecipes on TikTok, has shared how to make the "juiciest chicken breasts ever". He said they're so easy to make and are practically "dripping with juice".

Based on the video he shared, it's fair to say they look rather tempting, and the steps to success are pretty simple. To begin, season your chicken breasts and marinate them.

The presenter uses some spices, yoghurt and lemon juice, but the "secret" is adding a tiny bit of baking soda. He said this will work to "soften up" the fibres in the meat.

Then, allow the meat to get to room temperature, and cook it on a medium heat with a lid on for three-and-a-half minutes. Next, flip it over in the pan, and cook for a further seven minutes.

When it's done, let it rest for five minutes before serving. He said this will leave you with "perfect" chicken every time.

If you want his recipe, this is what he used:

Three chicken breasts
Half a teaspoon of baking powder
One teaspoon of oregano
One teaspoon of garlic powder
One teaspoon of smoked paprika
Two tablespoons of plain yoghurt
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper, to season

@ketorecipes SUPER JUICY CHICKEN . 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 Ingredients 3 chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 tablespoons plain yogurt Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt & pepper to taste . Here is how I made it: 1. Add 3 chicken brsts to a bowl and season with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to soften up the fibers. Add 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt, the juice of half a lemon, and mix very well. . 2. Let chicken marinate for 30 minutes (outside of the fridge). By not using cold chicken, it help cook the chicken evenly. . 3. Bring a pan to medium heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken in the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3 minutes. This method will trap the moisture, making the chicken juicier. . 4. After 3.5 minutes, flip the chicken. Cover again, reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW, and let them cook for another 7-8 minutes. If you used cold chicken, or if your pan wasn’t hot enough, or if your chicken was too thick, this may require more time (and not be juicy, so follow the directions and ultimately, the chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165°F). . 5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and place on a cutting board or a plate. Let rest for 5 minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and juicy. 6. After resting, slice the chicken breasts against the grain and serve. They should be exceptionally juicy and flavorful! . You can serve this however way you wish – with your favorite veggies, salad, or with rice, quinoa, or if you’re lowcarb/keto my @Kaizen Food Company lowcarb rice. . I usually do chicken thighs, but this is an amazing way to make regular chicken super moist! . ENJOY . . . #lowcarb #lowcarbrecipes #keto #ketorecipes #healthyrecipes #goodmoodfood #healthyfoodshare #chickenrecipes #cookinghacks ♬ original sound - Shredhappens

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Since the video was shared, it's been viewed more than 5,000 times. People were quick to comment too – and it looks as though many are looking for ways to jazz up their chicken.

One person advised: "If you have an air fryer, try wrapping in foil and cooking. So juicy." Another added: "Stop. What. Trying!" A third also replied: "Your recipes are amazing - thank you."

Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: "Secret isn't just baking soda, the lemon and room temperature is huge. Then rest it. He's not wrong. Glistening pearly white and fork tender."

Now that you've mastered that method, why not try John Torode's recipe for delicious roast chicken.

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