Homemade Chicken Deli Meat
Homemade Chicken Deli Meat
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Add the cut chicken breast, sea salt, and honey into a food processor. Process until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a paste-like consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Lightly grease the inside of a deli meat press with avocado oil, ensuring all surfaces that will touch the chicken mixture are coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Transfer the blended chicken mixture into the prepared deli meat press. Press down firmly to remove any air pockets and ensure the mixture is tightly packed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Close the deli meat press securely with its spring and lid, applying pressure to compress the chicken mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Place the sealed deli meat press into a large pot. Fill the pot with water until the deli meat press is fully submerged. Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken mixture inside the press reaches 160°F. Use a meat thermometer inserted through the lid's vent hole (if available) or carefully open the press to check.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 160
- 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the deli meat press from the hot water. Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator and chill overnight (at least 12 hours).
⏱️ 720 min
- 8
The next day, remove the deli meat press from the refrigerator. Carefully pour out any accumulated juices. Open the press and gently remove the solidified chicken deli meat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Slice the homemade deli meat thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline. Serve immediately in sandwiches, wraps, or as part of a charcuterie board. Enjoy your homemade, additive-free deli meat!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Chicken Deli Meat
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Add the cut chicken breast, sea salt, and honey into a food processor. Process until the mixture is completely smooth and forms a paste-like consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Lightly grease the inside of a deli meat press with avocado oil, ensuring all surfaces that will touch the chicken mixture are coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Transfer the blended chicken mixture into the prepared deli meat press. Press down firmly to remove any air pockets and ensure the mixture is tightly packed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Close the deli meat press securely with its spring and lid, applying pressure to compress the chicken mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Place the sealed deli meat press into a large pot. Fill the pot with water until the deli meat press is fully submerged. Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken mixture inside the press reaches 160°F. Use a meat thermometer inserted through the lid's vent hole (if available) or carefully open the press to check.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 160 - 7
Once cooked, carefully remove the deli meat press from the hot water. Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator and chill overnight (at least 12 hours).
⏱️ 720 min - 8
The next day, remove the deli meat press from the refrigerator. Carefully pour out any accumulated juices. Open the press and gently remove the solidified chicken deli meat.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Slice the homemade deli meat thinly using a sharp knife or a mandoline. Serve immediately in sandwiches, wraps, or as part of a charcuterie board. Enjoy your homemade, additive-free deli meat!
⏱️ 2 min