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Stop eating flavorless, overcooked chicken.
I cook chicken three times a week — and sometimes even more. Whether I’m meal prepping a Costco-sized package of chicken thighs or cooking chicken in an air fryer for dinner, I’ve learned how to cook chicken to ensure that thighs, breasts, or wings come out juicy and flavorful every time. Here are a few of my tried-and-true tools and some shopper-approved gadgets that do the work for you, including a Lodge cast iron skillet, a $9 TempPro meat thermometer, and a Breville countertop oven.
How to Cook Chicken with Tools and Appliances at Amazon
- Indoor/Outdoor Pan: Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, $35
- Better Than the Deli: Emeril Lagasse French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, $192, originally $210
- Under $10: TempPro TempSwift 1-Second Digital Food Thermometer, $9, originally $15
- Never Waste Oil: TrendPlain Glass Olive Oil Sprayer, $10
- 54% Off: Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro, $99, originally $215
Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
To achieve a perfectly charred chicken thigh, you’ll need a cast iron skillet. Lodge’s pan offers the best value at $35. It evenly browns chicken, and you won’t encounter any sticking when it’s time to flip. Plus, the included silicone handle cover adds a layer of safety when you’re transferring the pan between the stove and oven.
Emeril Lagasse French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo
There are a lot of air fryer toaster ovens out there that boast being able to cook an entire chicken, but this model has a rotisserie spit for giving your bird the full treatment. “We stopped buying the rotisserie chickens from the deli because we make our own now, and it’s much juicier!” said one of the 12,700 people who gave this air fryer a five-star rating.
Hamilton Beach Electric Indoor Searing Grill
No room for a full-sized grill? This electric griddle can give you that grill flavor right from your kitchen countertop. “The grill doesn’t burn the chicken on the outside while cooking it all the way through,” one home cook wrote. “There has never been a hint of smoke or steam.”
Stasher Half-Gallon Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bag
Stop buying plastic bags — this reusable food storage bag is a must-have for marinating or sous vide cooking chicken. The half-gallon silicone bag is dishwasher- and oven-safe up to 425°F.
TempPro TempSwift 1-Second Digital Food Thermometer
My partner and I had a longtime habit of breaking or accidentally submerging our meat thermometer in water, so we switched to this $9 one to make replacements more affordable. We purchased the thermometer two years ago, and it’s outlasted the more expensive models we owned before. There’s even a $17 2-pack for accident-prone cooks.
Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro
A stainless steel, carbon steel, or titanium frying pan, like this one from Our Place, will give you a nice sear on a chicken breast or thigh. It’s oven-safe up to 750°F, so you can always be sure that your meat is cooked all the way through. Plus, it’s 54% off right now.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
This Breville air fryer can also bake, roast, slow cook, and more. You can air fry an entire chicken or roast chicken breasts for chicken salad. “The large 6-pound chicken I recently roasted came out perfectly and evenly browned all over — even on the bottom!” one reviewer wrote.
TrendPlain Glass Olive Oil Sprayer
Whether I’m air frying chicken wings or frying chicken thighs, I always drizzle a little bit of olive oil on the meat before adding my seasoning. This oil dispenser can pour or spray your oil of choice, so you’re not accidentally overpouring. Plus, the container is made of glass, which won’t leach microplastics like the grocery store packaging could.
Lodge Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle Pan
A cast iron griddle is an easy way to batch cook for the week, and this Lodge option is reversible, so you can choose between the flat griddle or grill pan side. One shopper said that their chicken breasts were “moist and crispy,” thanks to this pan. Plus, it’s a great option for campers cooking for a large group.
Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Nano 2.0
If you’re tired of eating dry, overdone chicken, a sous vide machine will cook your food evenly to a precise temperature. This Anova Culinary model can heat water up to 197°F and easily attaches to a stockpot. One person raved that it made “the most succulent, tender chicken breast I’ve ever cooked.”
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