Your Chicken Needs Seasoning Pockets | America's Test Kitchen (2024)

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For maximum flavour, you'll want to make sure your seasoning can penetrate the surface of the chicken. By slicing small cuts into the skin, you can apply the seasoning mixture deeper inside so that you keep more of the taste within it.

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Marinating is good for flavouring and tenderising your chicken at the same time. It's best to marinate your chicken overnight to give the flavours plenty of time to infuse. A faster way to add flavour is to simply brine your chicken in salty water prior to cooking.

Seasoning skinless chicken is as straightforward as with any other cut of meat. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the chicken to act as a binder, sprinkle your seasoning on top, then gently press it in and let your chicken dry-marinate for about 45 minutes.

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If you are seasoning it with more than salt and pepper, combine your spice mixture (I love the simplicity of freshly minced garlic and a mix of herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme) in a bowl, then rub all over. Again, don't forget about the inside of the bird! Feel free to season in advance to boost flavor.

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