The Simple Trick to Silky, Juicy Chicken Breast
Briefly

"The chicken pieces in chef Elmo Han's kung pao are so remarkably tender that when teeth meet meat, the poultry barely offers a fight, showcasing the effectiveness of the velveting technique."
"Velveting is the reason the sauce clings onto the ingredients, turning a potentially bland dish into a rich, flavorful stir-fry they can thoroughly enjoy."
"According to Grace Young, author of Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge, no other cooking technique produces such light, delicate, tender succulence as velveting."
"The process starts with marinating sliced meat in a protective coating, and then a quick cook in hot oil or boiling water, yielding increased tenderness for lean meats like chicken breast."
Read at cooking.nytimes.com
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