| How to Broil Chicken Breasts Posted: 14 Jul 2020 01:00 AM PDT Chicken is a nutritious and versatile food that pairs well with just about any side you can think of. Chicken breasts can be prepared in a number of ways to achieve a variety of different flavors, textures, and presentations. One of the easiest and most straightforward ways to prepare chicken breasts is to broil them. This produces a crispy, tender, and flavorful meal for you and your family or friends to enjoy. [Edit]Ingredients - 4 chicken breasts
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground pepper
[Edit]Defrosting and Seasoning the Chicken - Defrost the chicken breasts in the fridge for at least 5 hours. The best way to defrost any type of frozen meat is to place it in the refrigerator and let it thaw out over several hours. If you don't have time to leave the chicken in the fridge this long, you can defrost it in cold water for 2-3 hours or use a microwave if you're in a pinch.
- Using the refrigerator is safer than other options because it prevents the chicken from being exposed to bacteria that can grow in warmer temperatures. It also helps the chicken maintain its flavor.[1]
- If you've bought your chicken breast fresh (unfrozen), you can skip the defrosting step altogether.
- Mix 5 tbsp of olive oil, 3 tsp of salt, and 2 tsp of pepper in a bowl. Stir these ingredients thoroughly together with a spoon or brush.[2] You may also choose to add additional herbs and spices, such as garlic, thyme, or fennel, to your mixture for extra taste and texture.
- The olive oil adds flavor to the chicken and helps the seasonings adhere better to each breast.
- Rub the mixture into the chicken using your hands or a pastry brush. Coat each chicken breast as thoroughly as possible before cooking and take your time with each one.[3]
- Once you've coated each chicken breast, you can sprinkle additional salt, pepper, and other seasonings over the chicken for added flavor.
- Coat a large cooking sheet with a nonstick spray. Saturate the sheet evenly, using plenty of spray. If the chicken sticks to the sheet while it's broiling, you may lose some of the seasoning and flavor.
- Alternatively, you can spread a very thin layer of olive oil over the sheet.[4]
- Place the chicken breasts on the cooking sheet a few inches apart. Make sure the chicken breasts aren't touching each other. Each breast should be exposed to the heat of the broiler while it cooks.[5]
- Spacing the chicken breasts a few inches apart also makes turning them over during the cooking process easier.
[Edit]Cooking the Chicken in the Broiler - Place the oven rack about from the heat source. There should be some space between the chicken and the broiling element in your oven to prevent the outside of the chicken from burning.
- The thicker the chicken breasts, the farther they should be from the broiler.[6] So, if you have larger chicken breasts, you'll want to lower the rack a couple of inches to accommodate the extra thickness.
- Preheat the oven's broiler about 5 minutes before cooking. Most ovens only have 2 broiler settings: on and off.[7] If your broiler has multiple settings, use the lower setting.
- Put the cooking sheet with the seasoned chicken under the broiler. You may want to use oven mitts to avoid burning your hands. Keep in mind that you're cooking with direct heat and the oven will be very hot.[8]
- Place the pan in the center of the oven rack for the best results.
- Broil the chicken for about 10 minutes, leaving the oven door ajar. You don't want to have the door completely open, but leave a small gap to help vent steam out of the oven.[9]
- Too much steam can prevent the outside of the chicken from crisping (which is part of the point of broiling in the first place).
- Watch the chicken breasts carefully as they cook. You may choose to place aluminum foil around the edges of the chicken breasts if they begin to brown to prevent burning on the thinner parts of the chicken.[10]
- Broilers are extremely hot and chicken can easily burn if it's not monitored. The size of the chicken breasts and the temperature of your broiler can impact cooking time.
- Turn the chicken over with metal tongs when one side has browned. Generally, it will take about 10 minutes for the chicken to be ready to turn. The chicken breasts should be golden brown on top. Use long metal tongs to avoid burning your hands under the hot broiler.[11]
- It's best not to use a fork or other sharp object to turn the chicken breasts. Piercing the chicken can cause the juices to escape and make your chicken dry and less flavorful.
- Brush the chicken with additional olive oil and seasoning. This keeps the chicken moist, even while it's being broiled at extreme temperatures.[12]
- Adding additional oil and seasoning also helps replace any seasoning that may have come off when you transferred the chicken onto the cooking sheet and into the oven.
- Broil the chicken for 10 more minutes or until fully cooked. Continue broiling until the juices run clear and the chicken is no longer pink in the center. Cooking times vary depending on the thickness of the meat.[13]
- To be sure the chicken is fully cooked, you can use a meat thermometer to check the chicken's internal temperature. It should be around when it's done.
- Remove the chicken and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Use oven mitts to remove the cooking sheet from the oven. The chicken will be extremely hot, so make sure to let it cool before enjoying it.[14]
- If your chicken breasts are too thick or uneven for convenient broiling, use a kitchen mallet to pound your chicken to be thinner and more even.
- For a healthier dish, remove the skin from your broiled chicken breasts before serving.
[Edit]Warnings - Always wash your hands with hot water and soap after you've touched raw chicken. Bacteria on your hands can be transferred to other surfaces where they can make you or your family sick if ingested.
- Don't wash your chicken breasts prior to broiling. Cooking at an appropriate heat will kill any bacteria and washing increases the chances of splashing bacteria-laden water on your countertops, stovetop, or other cooking surface.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Pastry brush
- Nonstick spray
- Cooking sheet
- Broiler
- Metal tongs
- Oven mitts
- Aluminum foil (optional)
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| How to Fold a T Shirt Posted: 13 Jul 2020 05:00 PM PDT Folding your T-shirts can seem like a laborious and time-consuming task, but it doesn't have to be! You have several options when it comes to folding T-shirts: you can use a basic fold to store your shirts in your dresser, use an Army roll for a compact fold that's great for packing T-shirts for traveling, or you can pinch 2 points of the T-shirt to form a folded shirt in almost 2 seconds! [Edit]Folding Vertically for Storage - Lay the T-shirt flat with the front side down. Use a table, the floor, or any other flat surface with enough room to fold and lay the T-shirt face down. A smooth surface will make it easier for you to fold your shirt without wrinkles.[1]
- Keep the shirt face down when you fold it so any logo or image on the front will be visible when it's folded.
- Smooth out any wrinkles in the shirt. Folding T-shirts with wrinkles in them will make the wrinkles worse when you put them in a drawer. Run your hands over the surface of the shirt to remove wrinkles and have it lay as flat as possible for a better fold.[2]
- Fold the shirt in half vertically from left to right and line up the sleeves. Take one sleeve and bring it across to the other sleeve to fold the shirt in half lengthwise. Use your hands to flatten out wrinkles or creases.[3]
- Line up all of the edges of the shirt so they're even.
- Bring both of the sleeves in towards the middle. Take the 2 sleeves that are lined up and fold them into the center of the shirt. Rub your hand along the crease of the fold to prevent wrinkles and to keep the shirt flat.[4]
- Take the top of the shirt and fold it in half horizontally to connect with the bottom. Keep the edges of the shirt lined up and fold the shirt in half by bringing the top of the shirt to meet the edge of the bottom of the shirt. Run your hands over the shirt to flatten it and eliminate wrinkles.[5]
- Stack your T-shirts vertically to save space. When you're finished folding your T-shirts, arrange them in your drawer so the collar is standing up. Stack multiple T-shirts so they support each other and stand upright in your drawer or container. Storing your shirts vertically will allow you to utilize your storage space more efficiently.[6]
[Edit]Making an Army Roll - Use an Army roll to pack for traveling. An Army roll is a great way to fold a T-shirt into a tight, compact roll that takes up the least amount of space possible. When you're packing a suitcase for travel, use the Army roll to use less space in your luggage.
- The Army roll is the most time-consuming way to fold a T-shirt.
- Lay the shirt face up on a flat surface. You can use a table, a bed, or any other surface that's flat and clean. Place the T-shirt face up and use your hands to get rid of any wrinkles or creases that may be on the shirt.[7]
- Bring the bottom of the shirt up about . Tuck the bottom of the T-shirt up and use your fingers to make a crease in the small fold. Run your hands over the fold to flatten it out. Make sure the roll is an even size across the bottom of the shirt.
- Form a cuff with the bottom of the shirt.
- Fold the shirt into thirds starting on the left side. Bring the left side in towards the center of the shirt, lining it up with the centerline of the shirt. Then, tuck back the sleeve so that it also is in line with the edge of the shirt.
- Flatten the fold by running your hands along the length of it so it's more compact.
- Take the right side of the shirt and fold it in towards the center. Place it on top of the left side so that it overlaps it and line up the edges. Then, fold the sleeve back so it's in line with the edge. Use your hands to remove any wrinkles.
- The T-shirt should look like 1 long rectangle.
- Start rolling the shirt at the collar. Roll the T-shirt at the collar and roll the shirt down toward the bottom until it's fully rolled up. Keep the roll as tight as you can so it's more compact and will take up less space when you store it.
- Tuck the rolled shirt into the fold at the bottom. Unroll the cuff that you formed at the bottom of the T-shirt and tuck the rolled shirt into itself. Fold the cuff over the roll tightly so it's secure and won't come undone.[8]
[Edit]Using the Pinch Method - Lay the T-shirt so it's sideways and smooth it out with your hands. Use a flat surface and lay the shirt down so that you're looking at it sideways. Lay it face up with the collar to your right.[9]
- The T-shirt needs to be as flat as possible, so be sure to apply pressure when you smooth out the wrinkles with your hands.
- Imagine 2 lines that intersect across the middle and the top of the shirt. With the shirt flat on a surface, picture 2 lines: 1 that goes across the middle of the shirt and 1 that goes top to bottom, between the collar and the sleeve.[10]
- Identify 3 points in the intersecting lines. Think of where the 2 lines that run across the middle and from top to bottom intersect as point A. The top of the shirt between the collar and the sleeve is point B. Point C is at the bottom of the shirt where the line that runs from point B ends.[11]
- Pinch point A with your left hand and point B with your right. After you've identified points A, B, and C, use your fingertips to grip the shirt at points A and B. Make sure you've gathered both the top and bottom layer of the fabric of the T-shirt in your pinch.
- Hold point A in place and bring point B to meet point C. Cross your arms when you bring point B to meet point C. Take hold of both points B and C and uncross your arms. The T-shirt will then be folded, but you may need to do some minor adjustments to line up the edges of the shirt.[12]
- Fold the shirt again in the middle to make the folded T-shirt even more compact.
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| How to Wash Earphone Pads Posted: 13 Jul 2020 09:00 AM PDT Pads are a valuable part of your earphones, and help make your listening experience more comfortable. Unfortunately, these pads can collect a lot of sweat and dirt, which can make them smelly and a bit worse for wear. For a thorough clean, wash off your earphones a few times each year with soapy water. If you wear your earphones often, there are also a few ways you can keep your pads clean on a regular basis. [Edit]Cleaning with Soapy Water Weekly - Pull your earphone pads off the earphones. Find the elastic band along the base of your padded earphones and pull it off. Since you're working with electronics, you don't want to wash your earphone pads while they're still attached to the earphones![1]
- If you don't remove your earphone pads, you could end up damaging your equipment.
- Remove any crumbs or hair with a lint roller. Roll a small lint roller over the surface of your pads as a preliminary way to get rid of anything sticking to your pads. Depending on how dirty your earphones are, you may need to use multiple sheets.[2]
- You can find lint rollers in most stores that sell pet supplies.
- Soak a clean cloth in soapy water. Fill a bowl with clean water, then mix in a spoonful of laundry detergent until suds begin to form. Dip a clean paper towel or cloth into the sudsy water and wring out any of the extra suds.[3]
- Wipe off the surface of your pads with the damp cloth. Clean off the surface of your pads, focusing on the areas that touch your ears the most. Wash the entire surface of your earphone pads—even if they don't look dirty, there's a good chance that they've collected a lot of dirt and sweat over the past few months.[4]
- Don't scrub your pads—instead, just wipe them down lightly.
- Loosen any gunk with a toothbrush and wipe it away. Take a clean, soft-bristled toothbrush and focus on the patches of dirt or grime stuck to your earphone pads. Continue brushing these stubborn spots until the dirt and other gunk loosens up, then wipe it away with your clean, sudsy cloth.[5]
- Leave your pads on a dry towel so they can air-dry. Drape a dry paper towel or cloth on a flat, dry surface, then lay your pads face-up. Give your pads several hours or days to air-dry completely so they're no longer damp. [6]
- Slide the dry pads back onto your earphones. Stretch the elastic band over the center of your earphones to put the pads back in place. Double-check that the elastic fits comfortably around the earphones, and that the pads aren't shifting.[7]
[Edit]Performing Regular Maintenance - Brush off your earphone pads with a soft, dry cloth each time you wear them. Keep a clean cloth on hand near your headphones so you remember to clean them each time you take them off. Gently wipe off the surface of the pads to pick up any lint, dust, or residual sweat leftover.[8]
- You want to wash or replace your cleaning cloth every month or so.
- Replace your headphones pads once every few months. Keep an eye on your pads to see how they're holding up. If your earphone pads are peeling, super worn out, or just in bad condition overall, look for a new set of pads online. Before making any purchases, double-check the size of your current pads to make sure the new ones will fit correctly.[9]
- Some sites sell replacement pads for less than $10.
- Treat leather headphone pads with leather conditioner twice a year. Pour a pea-sized amount of leather conditioner on a soft cloth and buff it into the surface of your leather pads. Place your conditioned headphones in a dry area so they can air-dry completely.[10]
- Don't condition your headphone pads more than twice a year, or they could get moldy.
- You can find leather conditioner online, or in some stores.
- Double-check your manufacturer's guide for specific cleaning instructions.[11]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Cleaning with Soapy Water Weekly - Lint roller
- Laundry detergent
- Water
- Bowl
- Soft cloth
- Toothbrush
- Towel
[Edit]Performing Regular Maintenance - Soft cloth
- Replacement earphone pads
- Leather conditioner
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