I never cover it but just wondered what it would be like if i did. Quick replies would be greatfull as i'm about to put it in the oven
2007-03-10 22:56:13 · 20 answers · asked by Jay 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Do i just cover it or completley wrap it?
2007-03-10 23:01:14 · update #1
Just cover the chicken with foil, this will stop it from going dry and uncover about 15 - 20 mins before its finished and this will crisp the skin up.
You should always let the chicken rest (dont carve it straight awaya) for 15 - 20 mins after taking it from the oven, this helps the juices go back into the meat.
You could also maybe try next time laying some streaky bacon over the breast while cooking, againthis just helps the chicken to stay moist.
2007-03-11 00:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by rachelsawyer84 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try it and see? It won't ruin anything, and it will satisfy your curiosity.
I always cover for most of the cooking time. It keeps the juices in, makes the breast more tender. I take it out and baste every so often though, don't just leave it covered. Oh, and make sure it's not tightly covered, there has to be a couple of gaps at the sides to let some of the hot air out.
I uncover for the last half hour to allow the skin to darken and crackle up a bit.
2007-03-10 23:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Covering it makes for a more moist chicken. Just covering the tin will do. Uncover for the last 15 minutes to get a nice brown colour.
2007-03-10 23:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by Afi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anything is covered when it heats, it hold the moisture in so it is juicy & moist. You can also get the same juicy effect by boiling in water with a lid. Food also tends to cook a little faster if covered since the heat builds rather than escaping. Hope its not too late, but maybe it will help next time. Enjoy!!!!
2007-03-10 23:35:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cook it without covering it - it will dry out. Cook it covered completely ie. cover the whole casserole dish or tray, but remove the foil for the last 20 mins of cooking to brown the skin. Enjoy!
2007-03-10 23:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cover the chicken with foil for the first hour, because the skin will cook and burn first. If it's covered it won't. then after an hour, take the foil off.for the rest of the cooking time.
2007-03-10 23:00:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foil keeps the juices in but uncover it for about 15 mins before serving to brown it.
Completely wrap it.
2007-03-10 22:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a dry chicken take it off but if you want a foil on top of the chicken that will keep in the juice leave it on
2007-03-10 23:16:07 · answer #8 · answered by mo h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope I am not too late. Only just logged on. I always cook chicken and anything else uncovered or the skin tends to become unpalatable. Rubbery! Yuk!
2007-03-11 03:20:47 · answer #9 · answered by zakiit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you re supposed to cover it if your cooking it slowly to let the juices flow if you dont cover it sometimes the outer layer does quicker than the rest of the chicken and sometimes the skin will also burn!this could result in salmonella
2007-03-10 23:05:58 · answer #10 · answered by lyndsey d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋