Every bodybuilder knows the tediousness of cooking and eating chicken.

Most resort to frying their chicken breast in a pan, but that method usually produces dry and rubbery chicken, because by the time it’s cooked all the way through on the inside, the parts closest to the pan are overcooked. While a piece of jerky doesn’t sound terrible, when sitting down for a great meal, nothing beats a juicy piece of chicken, especially after that big workout.

What follows might just be the simplest, most versatile way to cook tasty chicken. It requires about 20 minutes and an oven and is beyond simple to make. Without spending too much time, money, and energy, you will be well on your way to a seriously delicious meal.

1. Cut The Chicken

Take a defrosted chicken breast and cut it into strips about 1 inch in thickness. This will cut down on cooking time and increase contact with the seasoning (if you’re not using marinated chicken, which is ideal).

2. Assemble

Get your OVEN-SAFE pan and aluminum foil. Place a square of the foil down inside side the pan and lay in your chicken strips. Now it’s time to add seasoning.

There are tons of low- calorie sauces and dressings out there, but they tend to be high in sodium. If you need to cut down on that, opt for spices like cayenne or chili. They are anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and wont add any calories or sodium to the dish. The foil will trap a lot of the chicken’s moisture, but still, a little olive oil goes a long way. Experiment with the seasoning and find what you like. Whatever you choose, make sure the chicken is thoroughly coated.

3. Wrap and Broil

Wrap the foil up over your chicken, crimping to ensure a tight seal. Then place the pan on a rack in the middle of your oven and set it to broil. Broiling means that the oven will heat entirely through the metal coils at the top, ensuring an intense and directed process.

Expect the cooking time to take around 20 minutes- of course that will vary based on how big your chicken slices are, how hot your oven is, and how far from the coils you placed your pan (around 7 inches is recommended). You can flip the foil package halfway through to avoid any uneven cooking. The first time you try this method, you should check on it about halfway through, just to gauge how quickly/evenly your oven is cooking it.

Wrap Up

The best part about oven chicken is that it’s low maintenance, you can use the cooking time to prepare the rest of your meal, or finally do some of that mobility work you’ve been putting off. When it comes to protein and the necessity of it, we all know what it takes. Consuming adequate amounts of protein is absolutely essential for muscle growth, recovery, and aiding in our gains. While chicken and other sources of protein are great, a protein supplement can be an added way to pump yourself with protein without feeling like you’re overstuffed with meat. Check out some great protein powder supplements here and really work to enhance nothing but your gains.

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