Boned turkey makes carving difficult. Therefore, it is best if you get your turkey deboned. Normally, your butcher will do this for you, but you too can debone a turkey at home, if you follow the steps mentioned below. Equipments: Kitchen shears or 7-8 inch boning knife Cutting board Instructions: Remove the giblet and neck of the turkey. With the help of the kitchen shears or the boning knife,...

To brine a turkey means to enhance the flavor of a roasted turkey by soaking it in a mixture of salt and water, and seasonings. The roasted turkey is left in the saltwater solution for a night. The salt alters the muscle structure of the meat, due to which the meat absorbs the flavorings put in the solution. In order to brine a turkey, the first thing you will need is a large container, so that the turkey gets...

Turkey is basted so that it acquires a golden brown color, as well as a crispy skin. Apart from this, it does not enhance the turkey’s taste in any way. Turkeys baste can be prepared in the following way: Ingredients: ½ cup softened butter 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon sweet basil 1 teaspoon thyme ½ teaspoon sage Instructions: Mix all these ingredients together in...

Tikka means cutlet and masala means spices. Though this recipe originated in Asia, specifically South-East Asia, it has traveled thousand of miles to Western and European countries. It can also be termed as Anglo-Indian chicken recipe. One of the main menus on the menu-cards in Great Britain stands this recipe as one of the most favorite and a lot of British want to give it a try. If it catches their taste-bud,...

As the name suggests, this dish is a combination of chicken and honey tasting sweet and sour. The double taste gives the recipe an unparalleled and unique savor. Appearance wise, it’s very tempting and difficult to resist. This recipe is very popular among the Chinese people. It can be coupled with chapattis, bread, soup with loads of salad or just as a munching snack, i.e. it’s one in all dish....

Southern fried chicken is a classic southern style of frying chicken. Almost every region has its own method and uniqueness of frying chicken. Those who make it perfectly are considered to be master cook and can win the heart of many by delivering their creativity. Many would like to know the art of making it and it’s preferably eaten the next day of its cooking. It’s a debatable issue as, for how...

As the name goes by, the dish is sweet and sour. Though the name sounds like a Chinese recipe, it’s commonly use mostly among Westerners and Americans. This is a very delicious and simple-to-make recipe. The tastes make it a favorite among the kids. The sweet is very tempting, whereas the pineapple is a little tangy. It’s healthy and nutritious also. Almost all the ingredients for this recipe are available...

From the name itself, it is understood that beer and chicken are the two most important ingredients for preparing this recipe. Many also call this as beer butt chicken. When some extra flavoring is required, we can include spices and herbs. Selection of beer is also an issue of choice. Many use wine instead of beer, but then it simply refutes the name of the recipe. Whatever you choose, the ultimate goal of...

It’s a quick and easy to eat recipe of chicken. Since the time it takes to prepare this dish is very fast, many prefer to eat it, whenever they feel the craving for it. This dish is best served with white rice. The taste is spicy, gingery and sweet, along with its crunchy and tender bites. There are many varieties to this recipe, including: orange-bourbon chicken, low-fat bourbon chicken, and stir-fried...

Cajun is a special recipe where chicken is coupled with various herbs, cheese and vegetables. Here, the chicken is grilled nicely and eaten with various accompaniments. Parts of chicken meat like drumsticks, wings, breast halves, all can be used. A Cajun seasoning is a must for this preparation. Once it’s there, then it becomes one of the fastest recipes. Being a few minute to prepare the dishes, it’s...