Varoma chicken question

[Lellyj]

Hi everyone.  I'm still enjoying my thermomix, with the exception of one day, I have used it everyday since Christmas day when I received it.  I have a question I would appreciate some help with.  I have cooked Baf's chicken twice and have been quite pleased with it--certainily how easy it was, except for the fact that the chicken was overcooked even thought I timed it and only coooked it for the specified time.  Twenty minutes seemed too long, somehow..  I want to try Jo's coconut cashew chicken tomorrow night, but I'm worried that I will have a similar problem.  Am I chopping my chicken too small, maybe?  I would appreciate your help.

[quirkycooking]

I haven't tried Baf's chicken (being dairy free), but I don't find mine overcooked when I make it - I cut it in about 1 inch cubes, maybe a little smaller. And if you marinate it in the garlic, ginger, tamari/soy sauce & sesame oil, it helps to tenderize it too. Also, use chicken thighs if it seems a bit tough to you - they always turn out lovely! 

[Lellyj]

Thanks Jo

[KarenH]

I haven't tried baf's chicken either - but I have cooked Jo's chicken in satay cashew sauce several times, using both chicken breast and thighs.  I chop my chicken quite small (about 1cm pieces)  because our littlest one doesnt cope well with big chunks of meat (they become ammunition to fire at his older brother  )  adn everytime it has come out moist and tender and delicious.

[Nay-nay]

Breast meat tends to dry out quickly - I put it in whole and dice it after it is cooked so it keeps its moisture. 

[Lellyj]

Thanks Jo this meal was easy and delicious!  And made mountains! 

I kept the chicken quite chunky, probably more like 1.5 inch cubes, and also found the marinade kept the meat moist. Will try chicken thighs instead sometime and next time I make Baf's style of chicken, will try keeping it whole and cutting later.  Thanks for your suggetions everyone.

Lesley

[quirkycooking]

That's great Lelly! It does make a lot!  Glad it was moist.

[CreamPuff63]

when I make QC's dish I dice my chicken approx 1.5cm (ish). I prepare the jug and the Varoma at the same time, and then make the sauce last. Chicken seems to be cooked in the time and I could give it a bit longer if necessary. The sauce is a fantastic concoction.