21 recipe ideas for leftover roast chicken: From Asian-infused salads to the humble British pie, the adaptable meat lends itself to a huge array of interesting recipes Theres a great deal of chicken sacrificed at the altar of waste in the UK; a staggering 280,000 tonnes in 2012, of which 110,000 was avoidable. This has always seemed a bit odd to me as out of all the food stuffs wasted in the UK chicken is one of the most versatile; a bit of leftover roast chicken can take on so many new recipe guises that frankly its hard to know where to start. The Food Standards Agency recommends storing raw chicken at the bottom of the fridge for one to two days (the reason being that any liquid seeping out will not contaminate any other food stuffs, which can cause food poisoning.) While it is probably hard to break the habit, dont wash raw chicken before cooking as germs can be spread through splashed water. Cooking chicken at the right temperature will destroy any bacteria present, and you need to make sure that chicken is properly cooked through; the juices should run clear and the meat should not show any signs of pink. Continue reading... #food #recipes #nomr
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:27:26 +0000