"I was just watching an America's Test Kitchen episode in which they said to reduce a wine/port/red wine vinegar mixture till syrupy, then add chicken stock. I couldn't help wondering why that's any better than adding the chicken stock initially and reducing the whole thing. Water loss is water loss, right? To the same point, recipes are forever distinguishing between simmering sauces slowly versus rapidly reducing them. What's the difference?"| Serious Eats
An airline chicken breast, also known as a Statler chicken breast or a Chicken suprême is a chicken breast with the first joint of the wing still attached. I prefer airline breasts over regular boneless breasts both for the presentation factor, and for the juicier meat it delivers.| Serious Eats
A rich, flavorful, and versatile chicken stock, made with a minimal investment of time and effort.| Serious Eats
Here's everything you can do with an instant-read thermometer. Yes, they are necessary—they make you cook good.| Serious Eats