Fresh chicken breast cooks in 6 to 10 minutes in your Instant Pot, frozen takes 10 to 12 minutes. The exact timing depends on thickness, not how many pieces you’re cooking. If you’re standing in your kitchen right now with…
The honest answer? It depends on thickness. Most chicken breasts need 6 to 10 minutes per side over medium heat, but a thin cutlet cooks in 5 minutes total while a thick breast can take 20. The only number that…
18 to 25 minutes at 425°F for a medium breast. But here’s what matters more than any timer: thickness, oven temperature, and knowing when to pull it. Because dry, rubbery chicken isn’t a timing problem, it’s a technique problem. The…
A 13lb turkey needs roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours in a 325°F oven, unstuffed. Stuffed adds 30 to 45 minutes. But here’s what really matters: your thermometer, not your timer, tells you when dinner’s ready. The Quick…
Your oven is crammed with casseroles, pies, and roasted vegetables. The turkey? It’s taking up residence in the crockpot. Count on 3 to 8 hours depending on size and temperature setting. The result? Tender, juicy meat that practically falls off…
An electric roaster cooks turkey in about 8 to 10 minutes per pound at 325°F, noticeably faster than a conventional oven. The secret? Start at maximum heat for 30 minutes to crisp the skin, then drop to 325°F for the…
A stuffed turkey needs more time than an unstuffed one, plain and simple. The stuffing sitting inside that cavity takes forever to heat through, and you cannot serve it until it hits 165°F. Here’s exactly how long it takes, what…
A 5 pound turkey breast sits perfectly between Sunday dinner and a small holiday feast. The timing follows a simple formula once you understand it. Here’s exactly how long it takes and what temperature guarantees juicy meat with golden, crackling…
