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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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I'm just annoyed that in every question I post no one really seems to read the question before posting so they just post the same thing I already said. Like:
Title: Are there other ways to prepare eggs?
Details: Other than frying and poaching.

Answer #1 Fried eggs are really good.
Answer #2 You could poach them?

Do you know how excruciating it is to see the orange envelope, get excited "Yay! Someone answered my question, I want to see what they say!" and then they just repeat what I said already? It makes me so sad!
It's not like someone is paying you $20 just to post! (If someone is, how can I get in on that?)

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 Well, your question was "So, what tricks do you use to make chicken more filling?" People may be answering that question as asked ... not realizing it was really going to crush you if they were doing something you'd already considered and/or included in the question. That said, I still think you're better off editing or re-asking the question than dinging the folks answering. – Beth-WeightMaven Jan 6 2012 at 1:11
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 Well I figure if someone adds details to a question is because they want to hear suggestions other than what they already do. What's the point of suggesting something I already do, I mean, how is that going to help me? Are they posting because they want to help me? Or because their fingers are bored? :-P – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 1:35
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 See, when you listed those options I thought you were seeking opinions on them. Our brains don't all work the same. For me, it read kind of like a Yes or No question. If, instead of Like, you'd said "I use these methods already, what else should I try?" I would've answered differently. I'm not criticizing, I'm just trying to explain so you'll have better results next time. – Nance Jan 6 2012 at 1:41
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 Also, some of us come to chat and exchange results, etc. If you don't want friendly chatter I think it's fine to say so as long as you're kind. :-)) – Nance Jan 6 2012 at 1:43
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 Pose your questions better. – Sue Jan 6 2012 at 2:48
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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?

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Yes, thanks, that's what I'm looking for, mixing chicken with beef should make it a lot more filling. One question: what is it about the salsa makes the chicken more filling? Also, you mentioning sweet potatoes made me think of something. I didn't realize it until you brought it up, but I generally make starchy veg with steak/pork, and when I cook chicken, I usually make it with lighter vegetables. Didn't think much of it, I just think it's a better (texture/taste-wise) that way. But I'll try switching that around; root vegetables with chicken, and light vegetables with beef/pork. Thaaaanks! – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 22:18
@Luisa, the salsa makes the chicken more filling because eat a lot more of it! Chicken is really my least favorite poultry, but slow-cook it in salsa with a few vegetables and a little starch and I go to town on it. – Nance Jan 7 2012 at 3:28
Ooh, OK, I was confused because it sounds like common-sense: if hungry eat more - well DUH :P But there's a big difference between eating 2 chicken legs in a little coconut milk sauce (VERY filling) to eating 2 chicken legs in and 2 pounds of vegetables. What I'm asking is "I know I could simply eat a lot more (duh) but are ways to make chicken more filling without having to eat a greater quantity?" I thought it's pretty obvious that I could just eat more, in which case I would not need to ask this question. (No offense meant to anyone, I'm just happy to understand how others think / read) – a tricksty trickster Jan 7 2012 at 3:51
You're absolutely right. :-)) It's pretty obvious that you could just eat more and that's what I do. I've learned from this exchange too. – Nance Jan 7 2012 at 4:29
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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).

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Yummy! <3 Good alternative to my chicken curries. Need to find myself some raw milk to make yogurt! – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 1:11
It was awesome and would probably also work with heavy cream, actually – Krisha C. Jan 6 2012 at 3:36
+1 turmeric, garlic and yogurt! Sounds delicious! – raydawg Jan 6 2012 at 11:35
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Make sure to eat the skin with the chicken!

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 Just curious, how do you prepare it so it doesn't make you gag? Just cook it until it's super crispy? Thanks. – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 2:42
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 I roast it at 450 F. The high temp probably isn't so great, but the skin tastes really yummy. Usually I eat all the skin, my husband and dog eat the meat, and the carcass goes on to make stock. – Sara S. Jan 6 2012 at 2:46
Luisa, what parts of the chicken do you tend to eat and are you not tending to eat the skin? (as suggested by Anja). I prefer the darker, fattier parts like the legs. I rarely eat breast and find it amost impossible to eat skinless. The fattier parts make me feel fuller for longer. – Warren D Jan 6 2012 at 17:04
99% of the time it's chicken leg quarters (leg and thigh in one piece) – a tricksty trickster Jan 7 2012 at 3:41
Oh, sorry, yes, I eat the skin when it comes out crispy. – a tricksty trickster Jan 7 2012 at 4:07
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I eat it with guacamole.

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Me too! That's exactly what I was going to say - makes it go a long way! – Jackie Jan 6 2012 at 1:07
Tacos, here I come! – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 1:17
Any good recipes, folks? (Dairy and nightshade free, preferably), I'm going to poke around but if you have any chicken + guacamole recipes you really like, let me know. – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 1:18
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 not per-say a chicken recipe - but I take diced up avocado, red bell pepper, and cucumber and then make 3-4 slices of bacon. Crumble the bacon in to the veg mix and pour all that fat from the bacon over it. Mix well. Sometimes i melt abit of butter to add to it too. It taste great with Chicken! – Fonda Jan 6 2012 at 7:31
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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.

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Thanks Joshua, wrapping in lettuce sounds really good. Specially with a curry egg/chicken salad that someone mentioned in another post. I'm thinking if I use mayo in the salad, it will be very filling! See the thing with chicken/beef/pork lettuce wraps, is that I can eat 1 or 2 small pork/beef wraps, and I'm stuffed! But if I'd make it with chicken, I could eat 10 and still be hungry :-/ It's really strange ^_^ But with the suggestions given, I think this will become much better soon. Can't wait to try the chicken + avocado, must be very filling too. – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 17:51
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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.

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Can you share what kind of salad you make with chicken? Is it with mayo? Yes, I guess mayo would fill you up. What about your curry chicken/egg salad, do you spice the eggs and chicken with curry, then blend them together. Damn, that sounds good ! – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 17:44
Oh, the reason I ask about the salad is because I don't understand how it would be very filling. – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 17:44
I have used mayo in the past, and it is super duper delicious. But, lately I take Hard Boiled eggs separate the yolk, and mix it with EVOO or bacon grease, or watever, a little water if it is too thick. Add Curry powder, garlic, onion, salt, pepper and mix it in with the shredded/chopped chicken and chopped egg whites. I am a big fan of using what I have available, so recipes are constantly changing. – Erik of Rockford Jan 6 2012 at 19:51
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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.

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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.

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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.

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I don't know how else to alert the moderators so I'll flag this second answer.

I'm not able to add comments; nothing happens when I click the "add comment" link.

On the other hand, when I try to expand to see add'l comments I get a blank comment box.

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Hmm. I was seeing the same thing, but it seems to be working now. – Beth-WeightMaven Jan 6 2012 at 0:41
Good! I like reading the long columns of comments. – Nance Jan 6 2012 at 0:59
I was thinking "Oh! I didn't know you could run out of comments like you do with votes!" Hehehe! – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 1:12
After trying and failing to add a few comments, I was trying to see the add'l comments on a question and wound up with 4 blank comment boxes open before I realized the signals must be mixed up. – Nance Jan 6 2012 at 1:37
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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.

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This picture shows one pound of potatoes: westchestercsa.org/2006/images/… My lasagna recipe for a 9x13 pyrex dish takes 2 pounds of greens (and they shrink!)... I don't think I can do it in one sitting... along with one lb of meat. barfs ^^ – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 4:22
More pictures for reference westchestercsa.org/2006/veg.htm – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 4:23
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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.

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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 :)

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 Now Theresa, did you actually answer the question correctly? You know Luisa will not be happy. – Sue Jan 6 2012 at 3:03
Just curious if I'm supposed to eat the 2 lbs of carrots in one sitting. Actually I do this when I roast a chicken (not sure if it's 2 lbs, I think about 5 carrots, and I also place onions and sometimes potatoes), but they get so mushy because of the chicken fat? They get all greasy, so I generally trash them or save them for making bone stock. But you do realize that 2 pounds of carrots is about 15 carrots? They wouldn't even fit in the roasting pan. – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 4:52
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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.

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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

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this is most definitely your answer Luisa. don't add alot of ingredients to your dishes and keep it as simply cooked as possible. don't become a fancy gourmet like many other Paleo-ers do when they no longer are satisfied with plain steak and eggs, and try to become a low-carb Gordon Ramsay. – DH Jan 6 2012 at 15:27
Seems this is the complete opposite of her answer. She has no problem with chicken being too complicated or tempting. – AndyM Jan 6 2012 at 16:23
The problem is that when I placed my meat order last month, I accidentally ordered too much chicken and too little pork/beef. Generally I get 10 beef roasts, 10 pork roasts, and maybe 10 chicken leg quarters, but this time I got 25 chicken pieces and 2 beef and 2 pork roasts. So we're dying here... it's not that it's so tasty that we want more and more, it's that we make lots of it, and we're still hungry 1 hour later. The boyfriend & I don't have that problem when we cook beef/pork, 3 very thin slices fill us up somehow. – a tricksty trickster Jan 6 2012 at 17:47
no what I'm saying to you is any food, if made to be very palatable, is easy to overeat and/or will influence your body weight setpoint. In other words, eating tastier food won't just mean eating more calories but also get your body to defend a higher setpoint. Hence following a plain (albeit boring) way of cooking healthy, Paleo ingredients actually is the best way to eat less and feel satisfied with the less amount. Definitely read Guyenet's food reward article series at his blog, Whole Health Source. – DH Jan 7 2012 at 17:17
in your case with chicken, you portion control and feel hungry later rather quickly. I am that way with say, Peruvian charcoaled chicken. However, if i simply grill chicken and only add some salt/pepper or even eat it plain, I can eat much less AND not feel hungry. very unintuitive but the palatability of food (esp if using artificial flavorings/additives) influences your appetite heavily, more so than low-carb – DH Jan 7 2012 at 17:21
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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

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