"Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
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> On 8 Jan 2013 23:42:27 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>>On 2013-01-08, jmcquown > wrote:
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>>> I prefer thighs myself, but over the years I've put boneless skinless
>>> breasts to the test and most came out very tasty.
>>
>>The problem with chkn brsts is they tend to be dry. The trick is
>>cooking them while retaining some internal moisture. The way I do it
>>it to pan fry jes enough to put some brown on the meat, then bake at 325F
>>for
>>about 20-25 mins. Thoroughly cooked, yet moist. I'm happy with some
>>creole spice and S&P. One might even pull out of oven and return to
>>stovetop and make a wine reduction sauce.
>>
>>nb
>
> I use Ina Garten's (The Barefoot Contessa) recipe for doing chicken
> breasts. She says -- and I find it true -- that bone in, skin on
> chicken breasts cook up with the most flavor and are more moist. I
> follow her directions:
>
> "Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
>
> Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and rub them with olive
> oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40
> minutes, or until cooked through"
>
> You then proceed however you wish.

I always cook chicken skin on and removed after. She is right, it does keep
the meat moist.
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