May 18, 2005

By: Laurie Simpson
Website: http://www.1st-in-steaks.com

Chicken Fillets In Your Freezer Can Make A Fast And Delicious Meal

Chicken is a popular meat because of its low fat qualities and it’s versatile flavor. It can be prepared in many different ways and there are thousands of recipes that chefs have created from soups to salads. Chicken fillets themselves are versatile and may be served as a meat entrée accompanied by pasta or vegetables. They can also be served on a bun and enjoyed as a bunwich on lettuce and tomatoes. For the healthiest option chicken fillets are best baked with no batter. They are also very popular prepared with a batter and then baked. The batter adds a crispy surface to the meat but it may also retain the fats in as well as the moisture during cooking.

The finest chicken fillets are produced from the tender breast of the chicken and are one solid piece. Lesser quality fillets may be made from many different parts that are compressed together into a solid piece. These are usually battered or breaded and served on a bun. The batter may be seasoned or made to be extra crispy. Some food service outlets even quickly deep-fry these fillets to give them an extra crispy texture. These can be very tasty in a nice fresh bun with fresh vegetables and mayonnaise.

Chicken fillets can be purchased in bulk and kept at home in the freezer. They thaw very nicely and loose little quality after the temperature change. They can be defrosted and prepared very quickly making a handy meal for people with busy lives. The batter ones can be microwaved and on to a bun in minutes.

Also see: Poultry

About The Author:

Laurie Simpson is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-steaks.com.  Great tips on buying top quality meats, steaks and seafood from the finest ranchers and butchers.