Can I marinate chicken that has already been cooked?

Can I marinate chicken that has already been cooked? - From above of closeup of raw chicken legs with seasoning cooking on metal grill grate

I have some chicken that was grilled. I want to put it back on the grill and cook it some more. I marinated it in a bag. Is it OK to marinate cooked chicken?



Best Answer

I don't think you will get the same effect by marinating chicken after it's cooked. It will not absorb much of the marinade.




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Can you marinate meat after its been cooked?

As for flavor, long marinating usually doesn't add much more flavor than short marinating. It is better, easier and faster to brush food with liquid during or after cooking. And for the strongest flavor, marinating after cooking is the way to go.

Can you put seasoning on already cooked chicken?

If the rotisserie chicken has been sitting in your fridge for a couple of days, its flavor and texture is not the same. To add some freshness and flavor back into it, cut the chicken into whatever size you like and add your own seasoning to it.

How long can you marinate cooked chicken?

Most recipes for marinating meat and poultry recommend six hours up to 24 hours. It is safe to keep the food in the marinade longer, but after two days it is possible that the marinade can start to break down the fibers of the meat, causing it to become mushy.

Should you marinate before or after cooking?

Contrary to What You've Been Told, You Should Be Marinating After You Grill. For years we've encouraged you to marinate proteins before cooking.



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