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The chicken breast is a low-fat meat and is naturally on the dry side anyway. Fat must be added somehow to make skinned chicken breast moist.
One reason for dryness is because the skin that protects the meat has been removed. The skin does hold in juices, and contains much of the fat in the bird, so if you want the skin removed, you can keep the chicken moist by cooking it with the skin on and removing the skin 10 to 15 minutes before the chicken is done.
It is also possible it was baked at too high of a temperature in the oven without any fluids surrounding the meat. Covering the chicken with tin foil helps in keeping it moist while in the oven. Just remove the foil about 15 to 20 minutes before it is done, to brown the meat some. You can add enough water in the pan before cooking to just cover the bottom of the pan; this helps also.
It could also be that the chicken may have been baked at too low a temperature for too long a time. When using dry heat to cook chicken (baking, roasting, frying), the trick is to use a higher temperature of heat for a shorter time. Moist heat cooking (steaming, poaching, microwaving) needs a lower temperature and a longer cooking time for the best results. (This is also why microwaved chicken seems rubbery; reduce the microwave power and let it cook longer for best results.) Just be certain to cook it completely, 165 degrees (F) internal temp on average.
Bones contain a lot of moisture and fat, so removing them from the bird before cooking will also remove a lot of moisture. A solution to this is just to remove the bones manually after cooking the chicken. A boning or paring knife for small bones, and a chef's knife for large bones will work fine for this.
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What products and dishes contain fats and proteins but have no carbons?
Boneless, skinless chicken breast, turkey slices, tuna, and most baked fish.
How many calories does an average GRILLED chicken breast have?
About 150 calories in one, skinless baked or grilled chicken breast.
How many calories are in one serving of baked skinless chicken breast?
160 calories.
How many fat grams are in one serving of baked skinless chicken breast?
1.46
How many grams of fat in 1 ounce chicken breast?
Generally, a serving of meat is 3oz, cooked.
How long would you bake a 1.5 pound boneless chicken breast at 350?
A 1.5 pound boneless chicken breast should be baked at 350 degrees for about an hour. This will ensure the breast is cooked through and is fully seasoned should it be brushed with or dipped in a sauce.
What type of fat is in chicken?
17.4g is the total fat content of chicken nuggets.
Do you have a great tasting baked chicken recipe?
If you have never tried parmesan baked chicken breast, I highly recommend it. Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with one minced garlic clove. In a separate bowl, mix about 6 fresh chopped basil leaves, 2/3 cups of grated parmesan cheese, 1 cup of dried bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Wash boneless, skinless chicken breast halves in the olive oil mixture, then coat with the bread crumb mixture. Bake at 360 degrees for 30 minutes or until no pink remains in the chicken and juices run clear. This mixtures should be sufficient for 5 or 6 chicken breast halves.
How many calories in a baked chicken breast?
about 320
How many calories are there in two boiled pieces of chicken with bones?
There are about 138 calories in a 3oz serving of boneless, cooked, skinless chicken.
Where can I find baked chicken breast recipes?
There is an excellent website, allrecipe.com, you could use for just about any recipe you are looking for. Their Baked Chicken Breast recipe looks very delicious.
What are foods that are high in protein but also help lower your cholesterol?
Red meat is very high protein but it is commonly known to have high cholesterol. Try some skinless baked chicken breast and or some fish for a healthier alternative.
