This one source of protein fairly economical than beef. Chicken is also favored because the meat is processed into a variety of elegant dishes. Here are some tips for choosing, storing, and processing of chickens:
1. How to choose
Choose chicken with skin pieces are still tight, bright white color (not white), and the meat is tender. Observe also the smell, must be still fresh and do not stink. Wherever possible choose chicken with no defects or bruises, both the skin and bones. Once purchased, packed chicken in an ice pack to keep them cool and fresh until processed.
1. How to choose
Choose chicken with skin pieces are still tight, bright white color (not white), and the meat is tender. Observe also the smell, must be still fresh and do not stink. Wherever possible choose chicken with no defects or bruises, both the skin and bones. Once purchased, packed chicken in an ice pack to keep them cool and fresh until processed.
2. How to store
how long should the storage time?
- Fresh chicken is chicken that has been cut for less than 6 hours, and should be processed immediately.
- In the refrigerator, chicken pieces can last for + / - 24 hours
- In the freezer, chicken pieces can last for + / - 1 week or more.
You can also extend the storage life of chicken with the following tips : if you store a whole chicken, then separate them with the offal, dried chicken using a clean tissue, wrap chicken with plastic wrap or place in sealed container, give the label and the date of initial storage.
If the chicken is cut, or shaped or boneless fillets, preferably divided into a dish suitable package for family portions. In a way like that you do not need to thaw the meat back and forth in time to cook.
How to thaw frozen meat? Remove the chicken pieces that have been frozen at least 2-3 hours before cooking, to get good results, first dip the frozen chicken into the water.Let frozen chicken is still wrapped in plastic when melted, do not leave it open because it can provide an opportunity for bacteria to grow.
3. How to process
Marinate chicken with seasoning, then store in refrigerator until used. Do not forget turning chicken pieces occasionally to allow the flavors are absorbed evenly. You can fry, baked, boiled, anything you like.
- Fresh chicken is chicken that has been cut for less than 6 hours, and should be processed immediately.
- In the refrigerator, chicken pieces can last for + / - 24 hours
- In the freezer, chicken pieces can last for + / - 1 week or more.
You can also extend the storage life of chicken with the following tips : if you store a whole chicken, then separate them with the offal, dried chicken using a clean tissue, wrap chicken with plastic wrap or place in sealed container, give the label and the date of initial storage.
If the chicken is cut, or shaped or boneless fillets, preferably divided into a dish suitable package for family portions. In a way like that you do not need to thaw the meat back and forth in time to cook.
How to thaw frozen meat? Remove the chicken pieces that have been frozen at least 2-3 hours before cooking, to get good results, first dip the frozen chicken into the water.Let frozen chicken is still wrapped in plastic when melted, do not leave it open because it can provide an opportunity for bacteria to grow.
3. How to process
Marinate chicken with seasoning, then store in refrigerator until used. Do not forget turning chicken pieces occasionally to allow the flavors are absorbed evenly. You can fry, baked, boiled, anything you like.
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