How to Reheat Chicken
Three safe methods to reheat cooked chicken so it heats through without drying out.
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients
- 1 piece cooked chicken (ready to reheat)
- 1 splash water a few drops for steaming
- 1 piece chicken
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 piece chicken
Instructions
- Oven method: Remove the cooked chicken from its packaging and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the chicken in an oven-safe dish, lightly spritz or sprinkle a few drops of water over the meat, then cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Heat in the oven for 10–15 minutes or until heated through; larger or bone-in pieces may need longer.
- Stovetop frying method: Remove chicken from packaging and pour vegetable oil into a frying pan to a depth of about 1/4 inch; heat over medium until a drop of water causes the oil to sizzle.
- Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil, leaving at least 1 inch between pieces, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until heated; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- Microwave method: Place chicken on a microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap, and heat for 1 minute. Check and continue heating in 1-minute increments until hot throughout.
Equipment
- Oven-safe Dish
- Aluminum Foil
- Frying pan
- Tongs
- Paper Towels
- microwave-safe plate
Notes
- Spread multiple pieces in the dish so heat can circulate evenly.
- Larger or bone-in pieces require longer heating times.
- A tiny spritz of water helps steam the meat without making the skin soggy.