Whenever cooking large batches of chicken, use a digital probe thermometer to ensure it reaches an ideal internal temperature (165degF).
Allow the bird to rest off of the grill for three or four minutes before cutting it open and cutting into it.
Grilling adds delicious flavors to meats, vegetables and fruits alike. Grilling serves to preserve tradition while encouraging innovation while creating an intimate connection to nature.
1. It’s easy
Grilling may appear daunting at first, but it's actually quite straightforward.
All it requires is preheating your charcoal grill and oiling its grates before cooking your protein - especially important when grilling plant-based proteins such as chicken breasts that do not naturally contain enough fat content to avoid sticking to the grates.
Once your meat is prepped and ready to cook, wipe it dry with paper towel before seasoning it with either traditional salt & pepper mix, or try something like Smoked Chicken Dry Rub for something unique!
Additionally, an instant-read thermometer will ensure your chicken is done completely.
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Once your chicken is prepared and seasoned, it's time to grill! Start off using direct heat (for three minutes each side) until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Allow your chicken time to rest after it comes off the grill - this allows its juices to redistribute throughout its meat for an even juicier bite when eating it!
End result? Tender, juicy and smoky chicken that pairs beautifully with any number of other grilled foods.
Add it to classic cookout sides such as Grilled Corn and Sweet Baked Beans, or use it as the basis for fresh summer salads like this Cobb Salad or Watermeon Feta Salad!
2. It’s healthy
Grilling is generally healthier than other forms of cooking, such as frying. Fried foods contain high levels of saturated fat that raise cholesterol levels and increase heart disease risk; on the contrary, chicken cooked on a grill provides lean proteins, packed with vital vitamins like riboflavin and thiamin that can be lost with other methods; also, its high temperatures help retain these important vitamins and minerals in its food products.
Grilling is not only a healthy method of food preparation, but it's also an excellent way to add flavor and aroma.
The Maillard reaction - in which proteins and sugars in food caramelize as it cooks - gives grilled meats and vegetables their signature aroma and flavor, which grilling recreates by heating the foods directly over radiant heat until they have reached a browning state.
Evenly pounded chicken breasts that had either been brined or dry brined produced more juicy and flavorful grilled chicken than their thicker counterparts.
Both winning recipes also utilized two-zone heat zones to ensure all areas of the chicken were thoroughly cooked without drying out during grilling.
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Spatchcocking or trussing the bird before placing it on the grill can also help keep grilled chicken moist by speeding up cooking time while keeping its shape even and tenderness consistent.
Simply remove its backbone before laying flat onto your grill grate; for whole chickens be careful not to overdo trussing, as overly compacted layers could result in overly dry meat.
3. It’s quick
Grilling involves placing meat and vegetables over an open heat zone that delivers direct heat, which allows your food to heat rapidly, often reaching your desired doneness quickly.
Speed of cooking time is one of the greatest advantages of this method over indirect methods, like broiling and baking, meaning dinner will be ready much faster.
One of the best ways to make chicken more juicy is through marinating.
A marinade is a liquid mixture composed of fats, acids, aromatics and seasonings designed to tenderize and add flavor while simultaneously keeping protein juicy and succulent.
Your chicken could benefit from either a simple salt and pepper marinade or one featuring more exotic spices; there's so much versatility here and it can be fun experimenting to see which combinations work best!
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When marinating chicken, be sure to keep the grill temperature at a minimum and not overdo it.
Achieve optimal results is achieved using an instant read thermometer or by gently poking at it with a fork until done - then allow to rest a few minutes before cutting and serving as this allows juices to redistribute throughout and make for juicy results!
4. It’s delicious
Nothing beats the taste of freshly cooked grilled chicken!
Everyone appreciates this classic barbecue meal, making it the ideal addition to any backyard party menu.
When done right, grilling can become an art that everyone can master.
Grilling creates an unparalleled sensory experience that tantalizes all five senses.
From the aromatic sizzling on the grill, to its smokey Maillard reaction-induced flavors and crisp texture of charred vegetables - each sense is stimulated as you crave more bites of food from your grill!
Grilling can transform almost any meat, vegetable or fruit into gourmet cuisine - from classic dishes like steak or burgers to more exotic fruits like peaches, pineapple or watermelons.
Grilling will add delicious smoky caramelized flavors that turn these items into gourmet cuisine!
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All these delicious flavors can be achieved without adding much fat.
High temperatures and the way grates work allow most of the excess fat in meat to melt off and drip away, meaning you end up eating less of it than when using a pan for cooking your dish.
