How Do I Cook Chicken on the Grill The Easy Way

Grilling chicken is just as easy as any of your other backyard favorites and it has the benefit of being healthier and inexpensive as well. And yet, many people still wonder ‘how do i cook chicken on the grill?’ Provided below are your steps for success to make your next grilled chicken absolutely delicious.

Safety First:

Before touching anything make sure you wash your hands and utensils with soap and water. Then run your chicken under cold water to rinse it off.

Preparations:

Season your chicken with rosemary, thyme and basil. Heat one half of your grill (either light only one side or push all the charcoal to the one side.) As the grill heats up, scrub off all the gunk and and lightly rub the grill rack with oil.

Cooking Time:

Place the chicken breast side down on the unheated side of the grill. This is called indirect heat grilling. This is our answer to ‘how do i cook chicken on the grill?’ This method allows you to cook your chicken longer at lower temperatures to ensure you don’t char the chicken and that it is all the way cooked through. Grill with the covered closed for 30 minutes and then flip over for another 30 minutes. Purchase a meat thermometer for best results (cook to 170ºF if boneless or 180ºF if it has bones.) If you don’t happen to have a meat thermometer, then it’s best to check the chicken by cutting it with a fork. If the meat is white and juices are clear then it is done.

Learning ‘how do i cook chicken on the grill’ doesn’t require you to be a culinary master, just to have a little patience. Be creative and try different types of rubs and seasonings to achieve absolute perfection.

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