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Default Grilled chicken

On 6/29/2013 12:15 AM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
> On Fri, 28 Jun 2013 23:19:53 -0400, Cheryl >
> wrote:
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>> Is there a good way to store leftover grilled chicken so that the crispy
>> skin is retained? I grilled some awesome chicken last night but the
>> leftover pieces had skin that was soggy and not worth eating. Fresh off
>> of the grill it was crispy and full of flavor from the marinade.

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> I get closer to good results by storing in a single layer, uncovered,
> on paper towel. That way I avoid steaming from warm chicken. After
> the chicken is totally, totally cold, you can probably store covered.
> Janet US
>

Neat idea. I'm going to try this. I usually wrap leftovers in foil but
I could put them on paper towels in a container and leave off the lid.

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