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Step 1
Season your chicken with either a dry rub of your favorite herbs and spices or a marinade before cooking. Marinades can be made with a mix of cooking oils such as olive, vegetable, canola or even sunflower, water and your favorite wet or dry seasoning. Cover the bird evenly.
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Step 2
Bread or coat your chicken for frying or baking. There are many options. The most common preparation is to dip the chicken in egg batter and then in flour, which can be mixed with seasonings. You can also use crushed corn flakes, crackers or cornmeal to add flavor and texture.
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Step 3
Chop up some fresh vegetables and throw them into the seasoning mix. Use red bell pepper to add color and flavor. Some cut-up garlic, onion, celery or even carrots add flavor and nutritional value.
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Step 4
Heat the oil five to 10 minutes before adding the chicken for pan- or deep-frying. The chicken should sizzle when it's added to the oil. When baking, broiling or grilling, preheat the oven or grill. Chicken can be boiled as well, and should be added to the pot before the water or stock is boiling.
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Step 5
Cook the chicken thoroughly. It can carry harmful bacteria that can make humans sick if it is not fully cooked. Larger pieces of chicken need to be cooked longer. There should be no pink or red meat.
