HOW TO PREPARE CHICKEN

How to Prepare Chicken

Serving undercooked chicken won’t win a top chef award and consuming it can lead to serious illness. What’s the best way to ensure chicken is cooked properly? What’s the right cook temperature and time? Watch these quick tips for safe chicken preparation.

  • Make sure chicken is fresh and cooked before use by date

  • Use rolling pin to pound chicken flat, this helps the chicken cook evenly

  • Trim chicken if necessary

  • Season

  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20-22 minutes

  • Cook chicken on medium heat for 10 minutes per side

  • Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Let rest for at least 5 minutes