how to cook chicken!
1. Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Your favorite seasoning or marinade
Instructions:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and desired spices.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side (depending on thickness) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
2. Pan-Seared Chicken
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Olive oil or butter
- Salt, pepper, and spices (paprika, garlic powder, etc.)
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken generously.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Serve with your choice of sides.
3. Oven-Baked Chicken
Ingredients:
- Chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, drumsticks)
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and herbs (rosemary, thyme, etc.)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season it.
- Place the chicken on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes (boneless) or 35-45 minutes (bone-in), checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.