Boneless Chicken Brest...

[MsDisney23]

what do with them...

OK DIS cooks what do I do with these things?

 

[agnes!]

I cut them up into smaller pieces (using scissors) and pour Mr Yoshida's Marinade over them. (It's a type of teriyaki marinade & cooking sauce that Costco carries.) The I put the whole thing into a 350degree F oven & they're done in no time flat.

I cut them up into smaller pieces so they'll cook faster and so the marinade will soak into more of the meat.

agnes!

 

[mumom95]

Unless I'm buying a whole fryer, the only kind of chicken I buy is boneless, skinless breasts (which is funny, since I prefer dark meat). We'll slow grill it with it barbeque sauce. I also use marinades (Baja Chipotle by Lawry's is my favorite).

Another low fat way to cook it: mix a cup of salsa, teaspoon of mustard and some brown sugar together. Then pour it over the chicken breasts and bake in the oven for 30 minutes. The chicken comes out super moist with a nice flavor.

Also, I always thaw out the chicken before I cook it. My MIL thinks there is no problem just sticking the frozen chicken in the oven to cook, but I think it comes out way to dry that way (since you have to cook it longer).

 

[NMAmy]

Man, there are a million different ways to make chicken breasts. Here's a few of my family's favorites:

Coat them in a mixture of bread crumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for about half hour/45 minutes until done.

Or cut them into bite sized pieces, and coat them in bread crumbs and make your own chicken nuggets for dipping.

Cut the chicken into strips and fry them with sliced peppers and onions for fajitas.

Cut the chicken into chunks and fry them with onions. Add vegetables, cut cooked potato chunks and curry sauce and serve over rice.

I also bake them plain for most of the cooking time and then brush them with Sweet Baby Ray's barbeque sauce for about the last 10 minutes of cooking.

 

[MN Vikings Fan]

Homemade chicken noodle soup!

Simmer thawed chicken breasts in water until cooked through. Add chopped onion and celery to taste (I use quite a lot of both.) during the simmer. I also add some dried parsley flakes and mint flakes. (My Lebanese neighbor taught me that part and they add color and a good taste too!) Take out the chicken and cut it up into bite sized pieces and return it to the broth mixture. Add a couple cans of chicken broth (I use 99.9% fat free kind) or some water with chicken bouillon cubes to flavor it. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 1/2 hour or longer and finally add any type of noodles you like such as egg noodles or Mrs. Reames frozen noodles. It's so good on a cold day or when you need a little comfort food or if you're coming down with a cold.

 

[RUDisney]

I was stumped with coming up with something different for chicken during the summer. Here's a link to my post and its responses. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1882511 The Greek Style Chicken from Cindy's Mom was to die for.

 

[agnes!]

Bumping back up to the top. This is interesting stuff!

 

[Par8hed]

what do with them...

OK DIS cooks what do I do with these things?

Just about anything. Not trying to be wise but this is about the most versatile food to begin a meal with. Your options are endless.

I'd suggest you go to foodnetwork.com and run a search. That should keep you busy for several days.

 

[Master Mason]

There are hundreds of things I use them for.

some examples

Chopped up and made into taco meat.
Marinated and grilled
Dijon Chicken
Put in a crock pot and covered with the sauce of your choice and cooked.
Browned and put into a spagetti sauce.

 

[Stacerita]

Make some chicken tortilla soup.

 

[chrisw127]

I like this Paula Deen fajita recipe:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/gold-medal-sizzling-fajitas-recipe/index.html

I usually make a double batch of the marinade and marinate them for much longer than the recipe says--maybe an hour or two.

Add some peppers and onions that you've fry separately in a little oil and some tortillas and it's very, very good.

 

[live4christp1]

#1 - Put them in a slow cooker with BBQ sauce and let cook all day. Tender and yummy - can be shredded with forks to make a chicken pulled pork type mixture.

#2 - Put in a large ziploc baggie with a bottle of Italian (vinegar & oil type) salad dressing and let marrinate and then cook on a grill or in a frying pan.

#3 - Boil and shred. Add to Rice-a-roni to make chicken and rice.

The possibilities are endless.

 

[Chicago526]

Oh you can do lots of things!

Season, bread, and then fry or bake
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken pot pie
Chicken caserole
Chicken stir fry
Chicken salad
Chicken enchiladas
Chicken tacos (soft tacos work best, or dice fine for hard tacos)

For many of the above meals, what I do is cook up a bunch of plain chicken breasts in my crock pot, let cool, then dice and freeze in one pound amounts. I can then add them to whatever I'm making, either still frozen (they'll heat while cooking the rest of my ingrediants) or by defrosting for a minute or two in the microwave. It saves a ton of time and is handy for a quick meal when I have no idea what to make and nothing else defrosted and ready to go.

If you want receipes for any of the dishes I listed, then just ask (either post again or PM me).

 

[Talking Hands]

I cook them with green tomatoes and onions layered in a casserole adding some spices and topping with some bits of butter. My dad came up with this and it is amazingly good.

 

[allison443]

For many of the above meals, what I do is cook up a bunch of plain chicken breasts in my crock pot, let cool, then dice and freeze in one pound amounts. I can then add them to whatever I'm making, either still frozen (they'll heat while cooking the rest of my ingrediants) or by defrosting for a minute or two in the microwave. It saves a ton of time and is handy for a quick meal when I have no idea what to make and nothing else defrosted and ready to go.

If you want receipes for any of the dishes I listed, then just ask (either post again or PM me).

I like the idea of freezing the precooked chicken...dumb question, do you just cook it in the crockpot in water?

 

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

Stuffed chicken breasts!

Usually, I cut a slit in mine and poke around in there to make a decent sized pocket which I then stuff w/garlic and chive/onion sour cream. Throw it on the George Foreman and man oh MAN! Is it ever good.

I also use them to make quick-n-dirty chicken pot pie. I simmer the breasts w/water and spices for about an hour. Then I let the chicken cool a bit while I use the stock(??) to make a gravy. I cut the chicken into bite sized pieces, mix it with canned or frozen (thawed) veggies. I toss it into a casserole dish and drop spoonfuls of biscuit mix on the top. Cook that in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 min (so the biscuits can cook and everything gets warmed through).

 

[JessicaR]

This is one of my favorite ways to have chicken breasts.

Chicken Cutlet Milanese

4 skinless, boneless chicken cutlets or breast halves (about 1 pound), flattened to 1/3 inch thick
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 cups mixed baby greens
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil, chives, or tarragon, or a combination
1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar


1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a shallow bowl. Whisk egg in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, letting excess drip off. Coat both sides in crumb mixture.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 2 cutlets, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Repeat with 2 tablespoons oil and remaining 2 cutlets.

3. Toss baby greens with tomato, cucumber, and herbs. Whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss salad with dressing. Serve cutlets topped with salad.

 

[Ppufi]

Hmm, Chicken & Broccoli Soup
Chicken in Gravy
Chicken in Ragu (lol.)
Chicken with Buck's Zesty BBQ Seasoning