Chicken breast ?

[TALLMART]

Which is the most effective way to cook Chicken Breast for a high protein diet?, Fri, bake in the oven, or boiling please?,

[boston10927]

George Foreman grill is always my go to. I cut them thin, add some seasoning and through them on for 3mins. Quick and easy. If you don't have access to that bake is the best way

[InternetTuffGuy]

I was lamenting to another gym goer the other day how much I hate chicken. He too suggested the George Foreman Grill which is what he uses. I remembered I used to have one and it worked quite well. Whenever I cook chicken on the grill it ends up being too dry. Then again I suck at grilling meat.

[DuracellBunny]

Dice it and cook with whatever else you are eating. I'm a big fan of risotto as you can throw in whatever you feel like.

[JimmyJonny]

This time of year I use the hell out of my crock pot. I put only carrots and potatoes ( big chunks ) in it so I can weigh it easy.

If you cook it in a frying pan on low with the lid on it will be tender & juicy everytime. Takes longer but it's idiot proof. Even if the temp of the chicken got to 200F, it will still remain tender & juicy. A little lemon on it near the end is good to.

[Avarni]

Try poaching it! I think this is one of the healthiest ways to cook chicken breast, and it comes out so moist.

[OutOfStep]

You men eat your dinner, eat your pork and beans. I eat more chicken than any man ever seen...

[kimm4]

I might bake, grill, stirfry, throw it in a crockpot, etc...

It all depends how Bettycrockerish I'm feeling.

[Maverick2015]

I love to grill it. Don't do it too long or it will dry up. If the weather is bad I broil it. Even cooking it in a pan with a little spray of pam works. If you boil it you can drink the soup too. Eating it in a lettuce wrap is a nice touch.

[shaneinga]

I like mine with deli course mustard. By the chicken strips, coat them in mustard, turn on the broiler in your oven and cook on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes. Brown rice and veggies with some cottage cheese and a sweet potato and that is my dinner a couple times a week.

[77Davis]

The most effective way is to bake it. It's also the most tasteless way to eat it. Most people can afford to dress them up a little bit though.

[Maverick2015]

The most effective way is to bake it. It's also the most tasteless way to eat it. Most people can afford to dress them up a little bit though.

Add a nice spice rub and it is no longer tasteless.

[miyumishima3]

Ill roast alot in the oven. Or boil them with some root vegetables.

[FearNoHardship]

it depends what im making but dont really think it makes a big difference lol.

[kojiiko]

A nice way to do it is put a whole chicken in the pot boil with vegs Then let is seat in the pot until it goes cold.

The chicken is so moist with the water from the pot u have a really good stock for a soup or other things

[miyumishima3]

A nice way to do it is put a whole chicken in the pot boil with vegs Then let is seat in the pot until it goes cold.

The chicken is so moist with the water from the pot u have a really good stock for a soup or other things

Ooo I havent done that sort of style since I was back in school

[PiperBill]

If I am just eating it just to get my protein numbers up then I dice it and put it in a bowl with a teaspoon of tai chilly sause and zap it in the micro. For a meal I will butterfly them and do them in a griddle pan with garlic or lime pepper (or both).

Bill

[GZeolla]

Bake, with olive oil drizzled on and sprinkled with onion and garlic powder.

[JOHN GARGANI]

You men eat your dinner, eat your pork and beans. I eat more chicken than any man ever seen...

Crazy! I was thinking the same thing when I saw the post! LOL....great Back Door Man reference....

OP: here is a great and healthy variation to do your Chicken Breasts: coat them with Olive Oil, dip them into Wheat Germ, and then bake them.....delicious and healthy.....essential fats, quality carbs and protein....

[1Fuzzy1]

Bake, with olive oil drizzled on and sprinkled with onion and garlic powder.

This. But also cook at 350* covered for at minimum an hour and uncover it and let in the oven 5 min at the end. Chicken will be moist and juicy all the way through.

[crupiea]

I cut mine into small bits and then cook it in a skillet. keep it from getting dried out.

Also dont be afraid to season the hell out of them. Mrs dash is your buddy so use it. My fav is Mrs das southwestern chipotle. i put in on everything.

Dont be afraid of thighs either, the fats are good for you. For those I will bake them for an hour or so of course covered in the seasoning.

Pre cooked rotisserrie chickens are great as well. already cooked, just eat.

Nothing worse then tasteless chicken.

[Smelly bull]

For the love of God, do cook the chicken then blend it with some milk.

Chicken shakes are awful.

[Bando]

I like to throw it in the crockpot all day with some water, shred it with a fork and mix it up with BBQ sauce, easy...

[nod2014]

I got so tired of chicken breast, I replaced them with turkey burgers. 35 grams of protein in each of those turkey burgers with low calories. Ugh, chicken breast. I rarely eat that anymore. Use to eat it all the time, because it's one of the cheaper proteins.

[Northeasterner]

Baked. Sauteed in oil with minced garlic. Covered in a mixture of bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Tastes surprisingly good and is extremely juicy and tender fresh out of the oven.

[Chowboy]

No matter how you cook it, you will lose some of the nourishment, it's just part of the deal. Unless you want to eat it raw...JK.


I see a lot of people are having trouble not drying out their chicken. One of the things I found is to beat your meat...yeah...pound the breast to a consistent thickness, say 3/8 or less. Saute in Olive Oil and butter, relatively high heat, to sear both sides. Put seared chicken in a 400 degree oven for about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and cover with Alum foil to rest for about 3 to 5 minutes.

The oven time will determined by how thin you beat your meat. This will come with experience.

Another thing I found recently is Lowry's has a marinade that ain't bad at all. In fact, kinda real good.

[Casedogg43]

I couldn't eat another plain chicken breast if you paid me too! lol

I cook only ground meats: chicken, 98% lean beef, and turkey. cook on stove top with a bit of water, strain and add some low cal, low sodium tomato sauce or sometime low cal soup.
I can add veggies, black Bean pasta, olive oil, whole grain bread, avocado, etc. Depending on my daily needs and taste.

A bowl of lean beef and veggies w/sliced avocado is terrific! And the macros area crazy good!

[Squid24]

I bake it in thick pieces, so it holds in the juices better. I use season salt, basil, garlic powder and onion powder, bake 350 1hr...making me hungry already

[jjack010]

Coat with olive oil, season, GRILL!!!

[Casedogg43]

Coat with olive oil, season, GRILL!!!

I've started adding Olive Oil to all my meats to get my Fat up. Adds great flavor too!