Welcome to my Chicken masterclass: this is where I give you all my expert tips and techniques on how to get the very best from your chicken.
Chicken is such a wonderfully versatile bird, and one of the nation’s favourite meats, so whether you want to whip up a home-made Chicken Kiev or treat the whole family to a delicious Chicken Stock Pot, let me show you how to get the most from your chicken. And I’ll show you how to make the perfect roast chicken, which is a subject close to almost everyone’s heart.
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What type of chicken should you buy?
There are now so many to choose from, free range, corn-fed, farm reared, organic, caged hens. Here’s my advice on what this all means to you.
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What cut of chicken should you buy?
These days, the most common chicken people buy is skinless chicken breast fillets. And don’t get me wrong, they have their place, when you want chicken which will cook quickly and absorb a lot of flavour. But read my guide to what chicken to buy and discover that, when it comes to chicken, there really is no such thing as a bad cut.
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Professional seasoning in a flash
One way to make a delicious roast or grilled chicken is to create a good seasoning paste. Miles better than just salt or pepper, this really will take your chicken to a new level.
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Temperature guide for roasting meat
My scientific guide to making sure that your roast chicken cooks perfectly.
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How to spatchcock a baby chicken
There are times when you want the flavour - and the feeling of getting stuck in – that you get from cooking chicken on the bone with a faster cooking time. Let me show you how to flatten a whole chicken perfectly in minutes, so that it’s ready to be grilled or barbecued in no time at all. This tip demonstrates how to spatchcock a poussin, but the principle is the same with a full-size bird.
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The secret to roast chicken
Roast chicken makes the perfect family meal at the weekend, but for something we cook so regularly, it’s still easy to get it wrong. The meat can dry out, or the skin’s not crispy, or it just could be that little bit tastier. Let me show you how to make the perfect roast chicken.
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How to carve a chicken
If you can carve a chicken perfectly, then you’ll impress your guests (or your family). It’s that simple. Follow my simple instructions and you’ll carve the perfect chicken every time.
