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How to Prepare a Chicken. Chicken is especially delicious when it's coated or breaded with flavorful ingredients before cooking. Yet too often, the delicious coating falls off and ends up in the pan instead of on the chicken. in this section, we'll show you how to coat and bread chicken. Breading Chicken Bread chicken to provide a crisp outer layer. The crumbs may be seasoned with herbs for additional flavor. To bread chicken: First, dip the pieces into a beaten egg that has been thinned with oil, water, or both, so it leaves only a thin layer of egg on the chicken. Coating Chicken As a general rule, chicken pieces should be thoroughly wiped dry with a paper towel so the coatings adhere, especially if the chicken has been marinated. To coat chicken with a batter: Dip each piece directly into the batter, or hold each piece over the bowl and use a spoon to pour the batter down over the chicken; shake off the excess. Use your fingertips to dip larger pieces.

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