Tenderizing chicken thighs isn't a chore; it's a personal victory. You took a tough, stubborn piece of meat and convinced it to be tender through a combination of brute force, salty science, and fruit-based sabotage. You are a hero.
Go forth and cook. Use your new powers wisely. And if anyone asks why your chicken is so soft, just wiggle your eyebrows mysteriously and say, “I have my methods.” They’ll think you’re a culinary genius, even if you just whacked it with a wine bottle. That’s the kind of secret we can all get behind.
