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How To Reheat Chicken

Kemi
Learn how to reheat chicken in the oven, air fryer, microwave, or stovetop. This post will show you the best way of reheating chicken without drying it out so they remain moist and tender inside, and crispy on the outside.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Australian, British
Servings 4
Calories 206 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to a temperature of 180C/380Fdegrees.
    Arrange the chicken pieces on a baking tray in a single layer. Don't overlap and don't crowd the pan. 
  • Sprinkle the chicken with a few tablespoons of water.
    Put the tray in the oven and reheat chicken for 5-10 minutes, or until they are warmed through and a meat thermometer inserted in the meatiest part reads 165F.
  • Remove the tray from the oven. If tossing in sauce, add chicken into a bowl, add sauce, and toss until they are all thoroughly coated.
  • Serve and enjoy. 

Notes

Check the main post for how to reheat chicken in the air fryer, microwave, or stovetop.
  • Don't crowd the baking tray, air fryer basket, or skillet.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer. Don't overlap.
  • Reheat only the quantity you are sure you will consume as you should not reheat more than once. 
  • Toss in some fresh sauce to give the chicken a different taste if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 181mgVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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