This is often done with a meat mallet, a hammer-like kitchen utensil with two sides: a smooth side designed for flattening chicken filets or veal cutlets and a spiky side for tenderizing meat.

As chicken cooks, the protein in the meat contracts as it’s exposed to heat which pushes out the moisture and if overcooked, the result will be unappetisingly dry. But juicy, tender chicken ...

About Chicken Steak Recipe: An American cutlet like dish with large and tender chicken pieces marinated well, bursting with flavours of spices. Chicken pieces are sizzled on a pan till they're cooked ...

Melina Hammer ... time you want chicken soup with minimum effort. Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. This super-simple recipe features spoon-tender chunks ...