Kitchen Utensils, Tools & Appliances For Cooking & Prepping Chicken Breast Recipes

1. Grilling

Essential:

Outdoor grill (charcoal, gas, or electric)

Tongs (long-handled for safety)

Meat thermometer

Optional / Helpful:

Grill pan (for stovetop indoor option)

Basting brush

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2. Baking / Roasting

Essential:

Oven (conventional or convection)

Baking sheet or roasting pan

Meat thermometer

Optional / Helpful:

Oven-safe rack (for even cooking)

Parchment paper or aluminum foil

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3. Pan-Seared / Stovetop Cooking

Essential:

Skillet (non-stick, stainless steel, or cast iron)

Spatula or tongs

Stove (gas, electric, or induction)

Meat thermometer

Optional / Helpful:

Lid (for retaining moisture)

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4. Broiling

Essential:

Oven with broiler function

Broiler pan or baking sheet with a rack

Tongs or spatula

Meat thermometer

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5. Air Frying

Essential:

Air fryer

Tongs

Optional / Helpful:

Cooking spray or brush (for light oiling)

Small oven-safe tray (if required by your air fryer model)

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6. Poaching

Essential:

Saucepan or shallow pot

Stove or induction burner

Ladle or slotted spoon

Optional / Helpful:

Tongs (for removing chicken)

Thermometer (to keep liquid at gentle simmer)

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7. Slow Cooking

Essential:

Slow cooker / Crockpot

Stirring spoon

Tongs or fork (for shredding cooked chicken)

Optional / Helpful:

Measuring cups and spoons

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8. Sous Vide

Essential:

Sous vide immersion circulator or water bath machine

Vacuum sealer or zip-lock bags

Large pot or container for water bath

Optional / Helpful:

Tongs

Skillet or torch (for searing after sous vide)

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9. Combination Methods (Sear & Finish, Reverse Searing)

Essential:

Skillet / pan

Oven

Tongs or spatula

Meat thermometer

Optional / Helpful:

Oven mitts

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10. Flavor Enhancement (Brining / Marinating)

Essential:

Mixing bowls

Measuring cups and spoons

Spoon or whisk

Resealable bags or containers

Optional / Helpful:

Refrigerator (for chilling during brining)

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11. General Tools for All Methods

Essential:

Cutting board

Chef’s knife

Optional / Helpful:

Small bowls (for seasoning or sauces)

Timer or phone timer

Food scale (for precise portioning)