When roasting a chicken does it give a crispy type skin or just "cooked"? I like browned and crispy skin. danishlady@netzero.com
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The skin is not crispy. This unit steam roasts so it is different than roasting in the oven with dry heat. In the Ninja you brown the chicken first then fill the bottom of the roasting pan with liquid (water, wine, etc.) to keep the chicken moist.
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No, it doesn't, the heat isn't high enough to crease, I had uk model Richard Mor.. That did fry very vell, very hot, like gas 10, but ninja doesn't
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As long as there is excess water present, the temperature will remain below the boiling point of water, around 210 degrees. That is just plain physics.For crispy chicken, be sure to remove as much water as possible before cooking. Cloth or paper towels can help soak up water. Myself, I remove such water at times by using a vacuum pump.Alternatively, you can remove the steam while cooking by letting it escape several times.
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In order to get the crispy skin, you would set the ninja to stovetop high put a little oil in the pot and sear the chicken on all the sides, this will crisp up the skin. This will also seal in the juices of the chicken during the cooking. Once you sear it then you can steam roast it. Subscribe to me on YouTube. I put recipes up weekly, search YouTube for im14pinball, you will see my videos. Hope this helps!
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America's Test Kitchen has a recipe for "roasting" a whole chicken in a crockpot. Still, as NuJoi said, the skin won't be crispy. This unit (the four-quart) will saute, steam, or slow-cook. I'm actually going to cook New York Strip in mine tomorrow. Never done that before, but I'm hoping it will come out as tender as other meats I've cooked in this unit.
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I tend to use raw or partially cooked chicken because I feel the paste works best if it is cooked a little with your chicken too. never tried with fully pre cooked, i have to say that will probably taste very bad. p.s. No question is a dumb question
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You should have no problem with the roast. However, since the foot print is round rather than oval you may have a problem with the chicken. If you cut up the chicken you will have no problem fitting it into the cooker.
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Precooked! We always cool the chicken first and then add the packet. This is the best brand! So yummy! :)
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Excellent. It does run hot so check your chicken before your normal time that you are use to in your regular oven. Mine works better than my oven ever did.
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Aely. In fact I am going to have dry rub chicken on the grill tomorrow. I did a marinated chicken a while ago. Both were just great. I try to make extra servings so I can use the left overs for another meal. or make the salads (such as chicken salad for sandwiches during the week). It is much less expensive than to buy cold cuts, much better flavor. and more healthy.Good luck. Jj
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I have had no problems, I just use the moist setting and it works great. I have done ground meat without any trouble. I have also done chickenafter it has been rinsed and drained.
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Best things about opti grill is you don't have to worry about it- the lights and beeps will let you know. We did turkey burgers from frozen to cooked in less than 10 minutes. We did a chicken sliced in half the other day. Took 37 minutes- longer since it had bones etc.- but it was the juiciest best grilled chicken I have had in a long time. The skin was golden brown- almost like fried chicken but less grease....I highly recommend buying this item.
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Cooked meat yes.chicken. Maybe raw too but ugh, how to clean that. You can surely chop chick! Good luck.
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Yes...it's awesome for everything but broiling and grilling (too hot of a direct heat). If you roast veggies tossed in oil or bake chicken, or any other thing where oil is involved, they are much harder to clean and they darken over time, but it has not affected performance for me. I have had mine for about 4 years. Just use Dawn or some other soap that really cuts grease and a scrub sponge designed for nonstick cookware along with some elbow grease and they will clean up, but they do darken with such use. It is still a snap to clean compared to a roasting pan with its burnt-on gunk! Do not hesitate. I use mine for roasting four times as often as I bake with them...maybe more. Yes...it's awesome for everything but broiling and grilling (too hot of a direct heat). If you roast veggies tossed in oil or bake chicken, or any other thing where oil is involved, they are much harder to clean and they darken over time, but it has not affected performance for me. I have had mine for about 4 years. Just use Dawn or some other soap that really cuts grease and a scrub sponge designed for nonstick cookware along with some elbow grease and they will clean up, but they do darken with such use. It is still a snap to clean compared to a roasting pan with its burnt-on gunk! Do not... » Read More Yes...it's awesome for everything but broiling and grilling (too hot of a direct heat). If you roast veggies tossed in oil or bake chicken, or any other thing where oil is involved, they are much harder to clean and they darken over time, but it has not affected performance for me. I have had mine for about 4 years. Just use Dawn or some other soap that really cuts grease and a scrub sponge designed for nonstick cookware along with some elbow grease and they will clean up, but they do darken with such use. It is still a snap to clean compared to a roasting pan with its burnt-on gunk! Do not hesitate. I use mine for roasting four times as often as I bake with them...maybe more. « Show Less
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If the weight of the meat is uneven this can happen. Make sure it's centered in the middle of the spit. Once it works it's heaven!! We just did a prime rib in there and it was delish. Good luck with the chicken!
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maria... you roasted them too long... it takes a special nack... just keep trying.. they are very low in fat... maria the were already roasted... fresh chestnuts are the only ones you roast. hpe this helps... mary
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uncertain. I use it for heating milk (2 Qt). I think it depends on how the chicken is cut. If not cut it might be a little shallow. This is more round and flattish, not a typical roaster shape.
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You're right that this butter I'll is cooked, but the owner has a a really good response to that. Check out their website and give them a call if you can't find your answer on their FAQ page. He said pasteurization does not affect outcome. He is a scientist.
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Haven't roasted chicken yet, but that's why I bought it. I called all clad, but they couldn't give me an answer about the thickness of the pan. I took it out, it's just as heavy bottomed as my other huge all clad roaster, so I'll jet you know! It's a good size for a single chicken or a turkey breast, it a 3-4 standing rib. The only thing different is the handles come out from the pan, not up. Let me know your result!
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Yes, the chicken is cooked. Can be used in soups, salad or any dish you wish to make with chicken. Try it!