No matter which cooking method you use, there is one important step you should always take. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking them. ... Pounding also tenderizes the meat, making the cooked result more tender.
What is the best way to tenderize chicken?
Instructions
- Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle baking soda all over the surface.
- Toss with fingers to coat as evenly as possible.
- Refrigerate 20 minutes for slices, 30 minutes for bite size pieces.
- Rinse well in colander to remove baking soda.
- Shake off then pat away excess water (doesn't need to be 100% dry).
Are you supposed to tenderize chicken?
According to Tasting Table, tenderizing chicken breasts is an easy way to make sure they cook evenly, especially if you're cooking multiple pieces of chicken at once. If the breasts are uneven in spots, or if some are thicker than others, they won't cook in the same amount of time.
