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Paola begins her cooking journey by recognizing the current market trends—highlighting the rising cost of traditional holiday items like turkey. With a grin, she decides that chicken will be the star of the dish, emphasizing its versatility. She explains how to ensure the chicken breast remains moist and appealing rather than becoming dry through improper cooking.
To start, she instructs on purchasing a whole chicken breast, complete with skin and bone, which retains moisture during cooking. Following that, Paola prepares a pot with essential aromatics such as parsley, bay leaf, leeks, and carrots. The careful selection of ingredients sets the stage for a flavorful broth, vital for the cooking process.