How do you cook boneless skinless chicken breasts?

Question

I'm just starting trying out cooking and I marinated the chicken in teriyake sauce and then cooked it on the stove. I think I over cooked it. How do I know when the chicken is done? How can I be sure that it is fully cooked?

Answer 1

Try this oven baked recipe
BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS

Boneless chicken breasts. Cut in chunks. Dip in egg, then Italian bread crumbs. Brown. 1 can clear chicken broth. Pour over top. Cut up mushrooms. Shred over the top Mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes. Uncover and let brown for 10 minutes more

Answer 2

The marinating was a fantastic move!

The chicken is done when the juices run clear and specifically when the internal temperature reaches between 170 and 180 degrees. Baking is another option; just make sure you put some form of corresponding liquid in the dish (i.e. water, chicken broth) to prevent it from drying out. (350 degrees for about 40 minutes is recommended.)

For more chicken recipes, try:
http://southernfood.about.com/library/recipes/blpage11a.htm

Answer 3

The best, easiest way is to make a small slice in the middle and be sure the juices run clear. Don't feel bad though I have been cooking 25 years and still overcook chicken breast once in a while. Good luck to you.........begining cooking can be overwhelming stick with it and you will be awesome in a few years!

Answer 4

Medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side . It should feel firm but not stiff when pressed in the middle.Wait 2 minutes after removing from the stove before cutting. Otherwise all the juice runs out and it is dry.

Answer 5

You could do whatever you wanted really. I like to take a sharp chef's knife and butterfly them, then open them up to cook. I personally think they need to be cooked more slowly no matter which way you cook them. If you cook them on a high heat they will become tough and dry.

I like them best marinated and then grilled, or sauteed in butter/olive oil after they've been crusted with ground nuts - anykind, but I like pistachios .

In fact, I think I might just have that for dinner with an arugula salad.

Answer 6

You can season or marinade the chicken breasts in whatever you want...liquid or dry rub....you can shake and bake season them and bake in shallow baking tray for about 35-45min depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.....you can grill them or bbq them brushing them with bbq sauce*....(then dice up and put over rice) or put baked potatoe and corn on cob also on bbq*...you can put cubed chicken breast pieces before cooked...onto skewers with raw onion, green pepper chunks..and throw on bbq*.....you can make homemade chicken noodle soup using chicken pieces*.....if cooking over stove....use a lower heat....chicken is always cooked until no longer pink inside* and juices run clear*~
look up www.foodnetwork.com for several different ideas for chicken or beef or fish etc* and enjoy Learning to cook fabulous delicious meals ..Don't give up* always try something new..and you'll know for the next time you make it, what to change or add etc* for the tasting ....follow the directions and you can't go wrong* GoodLuck and Enjoy it*~

Answer 7

I put one glass full of water in a skillet,add all kinds of herbs,
add the chicken with a lid,keep it turned,untill all the water is gone,then let it brown,very tender and pulls apart easily

Answer 8

fry it for about 20 min on sunflower oil

Answer 9

cut a slice in the middle if its not pink its done.

Answer 10

is done when it no longer pink and it pulls apart easy.. http://www.tvfoodnetwork.com