Video: How to Grill Chicken

Get tips for prepping and grilling crusty, juicy chicken.

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Easy and low fat, grilled chicken is just right for a quick and healthy weeknight meal or a fun weekend barbeque. In this video, you’ll learn how to grill chicken, including simple tricks for getting perfect grilled chicken with a crispy outside and tender, juicy inside. You’ll see how to choose chicken pieces for the grill, and discover the right cooking times and temperatures for different pieces of chicken, and get easy tricks for cooking a variety of chicken pieces evenly. Plus, you’ll discover simple marinades and seasonings that will give grilled chicken extra flavor. You’ll also discover the best techniques for grilling chicken, including tricks to avoid sticking or burning. You’ll learn when to baste with marinades and how to tell when grilled chicken is done just right. Always crowd-pleasing, grilled chicken is delicious served hot or cold. Get top-rated recipes for grilled chicken.

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Huma

May 18, 2012 2:18 pm

I have a George Foreman indoor/outdoor electric grill will all this is relevant to an electric grill too?

kevinward76

May 17, 2012 12:35 am

I usually butterfly the chicken breast instead of pounding it :)

danshel

May 16, 2012 11:50 am

Ok. Here is how I do it. For one cut up, seasoned chicken, simply char the chicken on the grill for a bit on high, then add sauce. Then cook until the chicken looks like you like it (blackened or slightly charred. Note: the chicken is probably still raw at this point. Remove from the grill, place in a glass or microwaveable bowl, seal the bowl with three layers of serran wrap, then microwave for about seven to nine minutes on high (some microwaves cook faster than others). Leave the chicken sealed inside the bowl for five to ten minutes. The chicken will steam to "bone slip tender" every time!!!

mr.smith

May 16, 2012 9:50 am

I grill almost every day and have my whole life. The start on high then finish on low is the most reliable method. It's essentially the same technique as searing a roast before putting it in the oven. The high heat creates a crust that allows the chicken to cook more evenly on the low/med heat. Cooking on constant med/high to high will increase the chances of charring the outside and either dry or raw insides.

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May 10, 2012 9:09 am

I didn't know about lowering the heat either. My husband is usually the grill chef, but I don't always like to wait on him to prepare food on the grill. These tips will help me get out there and claim my throne as "Queen of the Grill"!

shasty

May 7, 2012 2:26 pm

Great quick tips! I'm making chicken tonight!

Jackie

May 5, 2012 2:13 pm

I'm like Amesco- Do you leave the lid open or closed? I've been told both ways.

red385

May 2, 2012 10:27 am

i enjoy cooking all the time for mine family .

red385

May 2, 2012 10:25 am

i got a ideal a new twist to fried chicken it garlic salt and cerole season then black pepper also don,t forget the flour then somehotsauce.enjoy and atoss salad on the side.

MariaTheSoaper

Apr. 30, 2012 12:20 pm

Didn't know to lower the temp during the grilling to cook evenly.. I'll have to remember this for summer grilling (and let the hubs know too!) :D thanks!

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