How-To Cook Perfect Chicken Breasts

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When I'm planning for a party I like to start with a recipe or idea and then break that down into things that I can do ahead of time.  This lessens party-day stress without compromising quality.  Today, I'm sharing with you some of my favorite recipes for chicken breasts. First up, we're going to go over everything you need to know to make moist, juicy and delicious chicken breasts EVERY TIME and then, how to make ahead a delicious hoagie with your chicken breasts. Let's get started!I start with good quality chicken breasts and prep them per the recipe below so that I have them on hand on party day.  Whether I'm using chicken for an everyday meal or for a party my favorite way to make them ahead of time is to bake them in the oven.  This method always leaves the chicken moist and delicious and you can season it accordingly for the recipe you'll be using it in or leave it as is and season later.I went shopping at Walmart for all of my ingredients.  I used Tyson® Fresh Chicken Breasts and found them in the refrigerated section along with Tyson Fresh Chicken Wings, Thighs, Leg Quarters and more.  {My family wants me to make them homemade wings next!}

How To Cook Chicken Breasts that are Moist and Juicy Every TimeIngredients:

Fresh Chicken Breasts

Olive oil

Salt, pepper, seasonings of choice

You'll also need a baking dish and parchment paper

Directions:

Heat oven to 400°F. Season bottom of the baking pan with olive oil.Pat chicken dry and place in baking dish leaving space in between each piece.  Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and seasons desired.

Lightly brush parchment paper with olive oil and place over chicken breasts tucking in on all sides. Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.  Start checking your chicken after 20 minutes and then check every  5 to 10 minutes thereafter until the proper temperature is reached.  The time it takes to bake the chicken will depend on how thick each piece is. The Tyson Fresh Chicken Breasts I used took approximately 35 minutes to bake. If baking ahead let cool slightly before storing. Since I was using my chicken in the hoagie recipe below I let it cool slightly and then sliced it before refrigerating.

Make Ahead Chicken Breast Hoagies

Now to make our hoagies! 

Ingredients:

1 large loaf of Italian bread

1 garlic clove cut in half lengthwise

½ cup olive oil

Cold sliced chicken, (Tyson® Fresh Chicken prepared as above)

Fresh basil leaves

Fresh mozzarella ball, sliced

Fresh tomatoes, sliced

Pitted olives, cut in half

Instructions:

Cut the loaf of Italian break in half lengthwise.

Rub the cut edge of the garlic clove over the inside of the bread, one side only.

Drizzle the same side with olive oil.Arrange the chicken on top of the bread.

Place basil leaves, mozzarella slices, tomatoes and olives on top of the chicken.At this point you can wrap the hoagie tightly in aluminum foil and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve it or slice it and serve immediately.This is a family favorite and a great sandwich to serve at parties.  You can round it out with a Pasta Feta Salad and a Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip - think ahead for the big game coming up! Find more #deliciousgametime recipes at Talk About Delicious Mag and recipes and game time entertaining ideas on the Talk About Delicious Gametime Pinterest Board.