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Making chicken more filling

2012-01-05T22:28:41Z

Whenever my boyfriend and I eat chicken, 1 hour later, we're still hungry. Even if we eat twice the amount than we would with beef/pork.
The last time I placed an order at the butcher, I accidentally ordered too much chicken, and I know we're going to be hungry!

So, what tricks do you use to make chicken more filling?

Things I've tried that work well:
* Cooking with bacon fat.
* Cooking with bacon fat AND adding bacon to it.
* Cooking with coconut milk.
* Cooking with chicken bone stock.
Any other ideas?

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Title: Are there other ways to prepare eggs?
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Answer by Nance for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-05T22:33:35Z

I've used the bacon/bacon fat methods and I've also used salsa with it in the slow-cooker to make it more tender and satisfying. That works good as long as I have the whole bird to pick from.

In general, the only way chicken is filling for me is if I eat a few bites of skinless chicken breast--that's more than enough (I'm kidding, because I'd head straight for the fridge for some beef.)

EDIT: I'm not sure what else you're looking for with your revised title, but in addition to the bacon/salsa options already mentioned above you could include sweet potatoes or other starchy options. You could also make dishes that are half chicken, half beef.

Is that what you wanted?

Answer by blueballoon for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-05T22:36:21Z

I don't actually enjoy chicken all that much, but I do like it in Thai coconut-based curries. Those are pretty filling, but probably due to the coconut milk and not the chicken itself.

Answer by Krisha C. for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-05T22:53:50Z

Cream sauce with mushrooms on chicken is awesome, and like doubles the fat content of the dish (which can help make it more filling).

Actually the other night my husband made a crazy yogurt/garlic/tumeric marinade. It was amazing and I had 2 tiny drumsticks for breakfast and could barely eat anything else all day. I think it was a combination of the fat and the massive dose of spice (there was a LOT of garlic in it) which can make me feel fuller than I otherwise would. I probably also dumped tabasco on it (I dump tabasco on everything).

Answer by AnarchyCaveman for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-05T22:59:22Z

Coconut oil is the answer to everything.

I grill chicken, then put it on a kale salad, then I melt a fat tablespoon of coconut oil and pour it over the whole thing with a little balsamic vinegar. Not bad.

Answer by Anja for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-05T23:30:28Z

Make sure to eat the skin with the chicken!

Answer by JitzGrrl for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-05T23:34:46Z

I usually just add copious amounts of fat in some way, but I've also had success adding spice and heat, particularly in the summer months, and just enjoying a lean meal with lots of greens and chicken breast. Chicken laab is a regular summer dish for us, and the fresh bold flavors keep me satisfied.

Answer by Nance for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-05T23:48:21Z

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Answer by conciliator for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-06T00:19:43Z

Eat 1 lb of chicken with 1 lb of veggies. Add a bit of fat (10-30g) and a bit of carbs (25-100g).

If you're still hungry, then I'm out of ideas.

Answer by staceychev for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-06T00:58:33Z

I eat it with guacamole.

Answer by SuZQ for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-06T01:20:02Z

Anything that's got extra fat in it - b/c I too feel the same way about chicken. I will use bacon fat to bake/fry it in... I've served it w/a tomato/avocado "salad" (could also make a guac out of it), I'll sometimes drizzle olive oil on top (after cooking) w/some s&p & fresh herbs. sometimes I'll just have a big salad w/lots of olive oil on the side, or maybe some steamed veg w/the oil added. If you like combining meat w/other meats, that could be filling also. That's my 2cents.

Answer by Theresa for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-06T02:40:59Z

Bake a whole chicken on top of 2 lbs. carrots sliced in half. The carrots are sooooo delicious, and you can pick the chicken apart and freeze for another day :)

Answer by Jonesey for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-06T14:46:53Z

Basil Bacon Wrapped Chicken PALEO Description Recipe About 1½ lbs chicken breast tenders or chicken breasts cut into 1″ wide slices 1 – 8.5 oz jar of julienne cut sun dried tomatoes

8-12 fresh basil leaves

8-12 bacon strips

Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400. Grease a baking sheet with either grass fed organic butter or coconut oil. Take a chicken piece, top with a large scoop on sun dried tomatoes, top that with a basil leaf, and wrap the whole thing tightly with a piece of bacon. Place all the wrapped chicken pieces on the greased baking sheet, sprinkle them all with pepper, and bake for 15 minutes. Finish under the broiler for 3-4 minutes to crisp the bacon.

Answer by Joshua for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-06T14:54:15Z

Second the chicken+guac+avocado treatment.

Serve in lettuce wraps like a taco and eat until properly full.

My wife and I will eat a whole head of bib lettuce with this config, regardless if it is chicken, pork, or shredded beef.

Also, my wife makes Adobo using coconut aminos in place of soy and half the vinegar, using apple cider vinegar instead and substituting the other half with lime juice. Simmered for several hours with the bones and skin, and you have fantastic shredded chicken that is super flavorful. I ate this the other night with avocados and purple cabbage mango slaw, it was awesome.

Answer by DH for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-06T15:25:01Z

you want the truth? you can't handle the truth. boil plain, unsalted chicken (esp chicken breast) and see how much you can eat and whether you're still hungry for it. the problem with chicken is its easy to flavor into any dish you want and becomes very appetizing. read Stephan Guyenet's food reward theory articles. there's nothing inherently wrong with chicken as a meat or source of protein

Answer by Erik of Rockford for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-06T15:57:26Z

I generally eat my bacon wrapped chicken, over a bed of creamed spinach. Lately I have been eating this almost twice a week, my whole family loves it.

Otherwise, I usually eat it in/on a salad.

Or in a white chili - Also delicious.

Sometimes I dice or shred it to make a curry chicken/egg salad combo.

Answer by Anja for Making chicken more filling

2012-01-08T20:51:11Z

This is my go-to chicken recipe and it is delicious and very filling. It has butter and bacon to help make it more filling and the skin is delicious as well.

Chicken recipe