Water came out of the chicken? :(

moila · 04-03-2010, 11:53

Im making chicken stirfry with peppers and stuff. And I put it in the pan and few mintues later I see the mixture is watery and I didnt even add water.

I want to get rid of the water! how shall I do that?

Janet St Walker · 04-03-2010, 11:54

Chicken piss.

Moany Liza · 04-03-2010, 11:54

moila - it's not a chicken - it's a dolphin!!

GetMeOuttaHere · 04-03-2010, 11:55

They pump water into your chicken to make it look bigger and juicier than it actually is. Selling trick. Cook it as normal you'll be fine, the water will evaporate as you cook.

moila · 04-03-2010, 11:55

Well this is my first time cooking! and I dont like how it looks the chicken went smaller as well! it was nice and big at first, they shouldnt do that trick!.

summerain · 04-03-2010, 11:55

If you used cheap chicken it'll be pumped full of water.

RiverChelt · 04-03-2010, 11:55

Tilt the pan slightly and soak up the moisture with kitchen roll?

Squishy22 · 04-03-2010, 11:56

Try the food and drink forum instead of general discussion!

Or even advice!

WokStation · 04-03-2010, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by GetMeOuttaHere

They pump water into your chicken to make it look bigger and juicier than it actually is. Selling trick. Cook it as normal you'll be fine, the water will evaporate as you cook.

It also makes it weigh an awful lot more, which means you get less meat for your money.

04-03-2010, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by moila

Im making chicken stirfry with peppers and stuff. And I put it in the pan and few mintues later I see the mixture is watery and I didnt even add water.

I want to get rid of the water! how shall I do that?

Is it frozen chicken or just breast fillets? Some suppliers do inject water to build it up a bit

moila · 04-03-2010, 11:59

Its chicken drumsticks in a packet

I don't think it is frozen it was just in the fridge section of sainsburys!

04-03-2010, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by moila

Its chicken drumsticks in a packet

I don't think it is frozen it was just in the fridge section of sainsburys!

Drums can't really be injected, it might be some juice. What's the code on the pack? (In an oval UK / EC box)

Welsh-lad · 04-03-2010, 12:02

Use Kitchen roll to mop up the excess water.

And buy a better chicken next time. Do you have a local free-range supplier or local farm?

04-03-2010, 12:03

It's salmonella. You need to cook it for at least 5 hours on high.

SJ_Mental · 04-03-2010, 12:04

Be eggtremely careful not to burn yourself XD

Welsh-lad · 04-03-2010, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by moila

Well this is my first time cooking! and I dont like how it looks the chicken went smaller as well! it was nice and big at first, they shouldnt do that trick!.

Welcome to the world of dodgy meat production!

Beef burgers and cheap bacon shrink as well.

Moany Liza · 04-03-2010, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by moila

Its chicken drumsticks in a packet

I don't think it is frozen it was just in the fridge section of sainsburys!

Why are you using chicken drumsticks for stir-frying?

You're weird.

WokStation · 04-03-2010, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arthur Pringle

Drums can't really be injected, it might be some juice. What's the code on the pack? (In an oval UK / EC box)

They can be soaked instead, though. (Used to work in a chicken factory or two)

moila · 04-03-2010, 12:30

Well I had this for lunch and I am dissapointed to say that I didnt like my own cooking, I think I put too much oil into it and the water and oil seperated. Also I dont know why it was a bit slimy?

I am not going to cook my own food ever again!

vidalia · 04-03-2010, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by moila

Well I had this for lunch and I am dissapointed to say that I didnt like my own cooking, I think I put too much oil into it and the water and oil seperated. Also I dont know why it was a bit slimy?

I am not going to cook my own food ever again!

Don't give up just because it didnt work the first time. Try free range chicken breasts next time - they aren't pumped with water, taste nicer and boneless chicen is much better in a stir fry. Make sure the oil is very hot before you add the meat otherwise it does release its juices and it will braise rather than fry. Once it is sealed you can turn the heat down a bit so it doesn't burn.

jimmy7bellies · 04-03-2010, 12:37

Worst thing is when you come to carve it up on a board then a gallon of water squirts out all over the side/floor making a right mess.

Rossall · 04-03-2010, 12:38

It must be a Spring Chicken.

Espresso · 04-03-2010, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by moila

I am not going to cook my own food ever again!

Do you think it remotely likely that everyone who can cook made a delicious dinner the first time they ever tried it?
Course not.

04-03-2010, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by WokStation

They can be soaked instead, though. (Used to work in a chicken factory or two)

ooh and me - bloody grim innit

I keep free range ones now, much nicer

Fizzee Rascal · 04-03-2010, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossall

It must be a Spring Chicken.

haha, ace.

04-03-2010, 11:53	#1
moila Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,017	Water came out of the chicken? :( Im making chicken stirfry with peppers and stuff. And I put it in the pan and few mintues later I see the mixture is watery and I didnt even add water. I want to get rid of the water! how shall I do that?

04-03-2010, 11:54	#2
Janet St Walker Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Inside the glove of negativity Posts: 11,123	Chicken piss.

04-03-2010, 11:54	#3
Moany Liza Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,774	moila - it's not a chicken - it's a dolphin!!

04-03-2010, 11:55	#4
GetMeOuttaHere Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Out of my head! Posts: 16,347	They pump water into your chicken to make it look bigger and juicier than it actually is. Selling trick. Cook it as normal you'll be fine, the water will evaporate as you cook.

04-03-2010, 11:55	#6
summerain Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 8,047	If you used cheap chicken it'll be pumped full of water.

04-03-2010, 11:55	#7
RiverChelt Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cheltenhamshire Posts: 5,024	Tilt the pan slightly and soak up the moisture with kitchen roll?

04-03-2010, 11:56	#8
Squishy22 Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,718	Try the food and drink forum instead of general discussion! Or even advice!

04-03-2010, 11:56	#9
WokStation Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 21,774	Quote: Originally Posted by GetMeOuttaHere They pump water into your chicken to make it look bigger and juicier than it actually is. Selling trick. Cook it as normal you'll be fine, the water will evaporate as you cook. It also makes it weigh an awful lot more, which means you get less meat for your money.

04-03-2010, 11:57	#10
Arthur Pringle Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by moila Im making chicken stirfry with peppers and stuff. And I put it in the pan and few mintues later I see the mixture is watery and I didnt even add water. I want to get rid of the water! how shall I do that? Is it frozen chicken or just breast fillets? Some suppliers do inject water to build it up a bit

04-03-2010, 11:59	#11
moila Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,017	Its chicken drumsticks in a packet I don't think it is frozen it was just in the fridge section of sainsburys!

04-03-2010, 12:01	#12
Arthur Pringle Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by moila Its chicken drumsticks in a packet I don't think it is frozen it was just in the fridge section of sainsburys! Drums can't really be injected, it might be some juice. What's the code on the pack? (In an oval UK / EC box)

04-03-2010, 12:02	#13
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	Use Kitchen roll to mop up the excess water. And buy a better chicken next time. Do you have a local free-range supplier or local farm?

04-03-2010, 12:03	#14
FluffyEgg Posts: n/a	It's salmonella. You need to cook it for at least 5 hours on high.

04-03-2010, 12:04	#15
SJ_Mental Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melting pot of friendship Posts: 11,734	Be eggtremely careful not to burn yourself XD

04-03-2010, 12:05	#16
Welsh-lad Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mid Wales / Canolbarth Cymru Posts: 37,555	Quote: Originally Posted by moila Well this is my first time cooking! and I dont like how it looks the chicken went smaller as well! it was nice and big at first, they shouldnt do that trick!. Welcome to the world of dodgy meat production! Beef burgers and cheap bacon shrink as well.

04-03-2010, 12:06	#17
Moany Liza Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8,774	Quote: Originally Posted by moila Its chicken drumsticks in a packet I don't think it is frozen it was just in the fridge section of sainsburys! Why are you using chicken drumsticks for stir-frying? You're weird.

04-03-2010, 12:08	#18
WokStation Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 21,774	Quote: Originally Posted by Arthur Pringle Drums can't really be injected, it might be some juice. What's the code on the pack? (In an oval UK / EC box) They can be soaked instead, though. (Used to work in a chicken factory or two)

04-03-2010, 12:30	#19
moila Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,017	Well I had this for lunch and I am dissapointed to say that I didnt like my own cooking, I think I put too much oil into it and the water and oil seperated. Also I dont know why it was a bit slimy? I am not going to cook my own food ever again!

04-03-2010, 12:34	#20
vidalia Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 24,469	Quote: Originally Posted by moila Well I had this for lunch and I am dissapointed to say that I didnt like my own cooking, I think I put too much oil into it and the water and oil seperated. Also I dont know why it was a bit slimy? I am not going to cook my own food ever again! Don't give up just because it didnt work the first time. Try free range chicken breasts next time - they aren't pumped with water, taste nicer and boneless chicen is much better in a stir fry. Make sure the oil is very hot before you add the meat otherwise it does release its juices and it will braise rather than fry. Once it is sealed you can turn the heat down a bit so it doesn't burn.

04-03-2010, 12:37	#21
jimmy7bellies Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,477	Worst thing is when you come to carve it up on a board then a gallon of water squirts out all over the side/floor making a right mess.

04-03-2010, 12:38	#22
Rossall Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9,433	It must be a Spring Chicken.

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Water came out of the chicken? :(

04-03-2010, 12:38	#23
Espresso Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,127	Quote: Originally Posted by moila I am not going to cook my own food ever again! Do you think it remotely likely that everyone who can cook made a delicious dinner the first time they ever tried it? Course not.

04-03-2010, 12:48	#24
Arthur Pringle Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by WokStation They can be soaked instead, though. (Used to work in a chicken factory or two) ooh and me - bloody grim innit I keep free range ones now, much nicer

04-03-2010, 13:04	#25
Fizzee Rascal Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edge of Hell Posts: 938	Quote: Originally Posted by Rossall It must be a Spring Chicken. haha, ace.