Four Steps to Chicken Perfection

Posted May 8th 2009 1:00PM by Jennifer Iserloh
Filed under: Poultry, How To

Have you ever made chicken that came out dry, stringy or tough? I know I sure have. Chicken is one of the most popular cooking ingredients, but most home cooks aren't sure how to prepare a delicious, moist, yet healthy chicken breast. I'm here to help with my favorite method for cooking juicy, naturally low-fat chicken in four easy steps.

Get Jennifer's four steps for cooking chicken after the jump.

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