Juicy Chicken Breasts
Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
Air FryereasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Meat and poultry
Chicken breasts: what they are, how to pick and store them
Lean white meat that cooks fast and dries out if overcooked. Pound thick ends even, or slice big breasts in half, so they cook evenly.
How to pick them
Check the date. The meat should be pink, not gray, with no sour smell. Bag it at the store so it can't drip on other food.
How to store them
Keep it in the coldest part of the fridge in its package, on a plate or in a bag. Thaw frozen chicken in the fridge, never on the counter.
| Food | Fridge (40°F) | Freezer (0°F) |
|---|---|---|
| Raw chicken pieces | 1 to 2 days | 9 months |
- Cook chicken to 165°F; check the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer. (FoodSafety.gov temperature chart)
- Keep the fridge at 40°F or colder and the freezer at 0°F. (FoodSafety.gov cold storage chart)
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Out of chicken breasts? What to use instead
- Chicken thighs: The same weight. Juicier and richer; cook a few minutes longer.
- Extra-firm tofu or chickpeas: About the same weight of pressed tofu, or 1½ cups chickpeas per ½ lb chicken. A different dish, but it takes the same seasoning well.
Recipes with chicken breasts (15)
Juicy Chicken Breasts
Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts
Oven-BakedeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Juicy Chicken Breasts
Juicy Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts
Pan-SearedeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Chicken Katsu
Air-Fryer Chicken Katsu
Air FryereasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Orange Chicken
Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
Air FryereasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Weeknight Stir-Fry
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Chicken & BroccolieasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Chicken Noodle Soup
Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
ClassiceasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
SkilleteasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Chili
Creamy White Chicken Chili
White ChickeneasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Chicken Parmesan
Crispy Chicken Parmesan
ClassicmediumCleanup score 3 of 5
Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Grilled SkewersmediumCleanup score 3 of 5
Chicken Piccata
Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata
ClassicmediumCleanup score 4 of 5
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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.