How Do I Grill Chicken- Your Guide to Success

How do I grill chicken? About 30 minutes per each side, with 15 minutes to cool off. However, there is more to grilling chicken than just cooking time. Provided below are a list of a few tips to keep in mind for those curious about more than how do i grill chicken.

#1 Sanitation

Always of upmost importance, be sure to wash your hands and utensils with soap and water. Also, run the chicken under cold water to clean it off, not hot water as it might actually invite bacteria in.

#2 Preparation

Cut off the giblets and unwanted parts of the chicken. Then season with rosemary and basil. Heat your grill up and scrub off the buildup and then lightly oil the grill rack.

#3 The reason our answer to how do i grill chicken takes some so much time is because we believe in the indirect heat method of grilling. This means to cook the chicken away from the flame for longer at lower temperatures. But why would you want to do that? Well, it makes sure that the chicken is all the way cooked through and also that you don’t accidently char it over the fire. To do this light only one half of the the grill, or if using the coal push it all to one side. Then place the chicken on the unheated half and grill covered for 30 minutes, flip and cook for another 30. If you have a meat thermometer you will want to cook to 170ºF if boneless or 180ºF if boned. If you do no have a thermometer then check by cutting the chicken with a fork. If the meat is white and juices clear you are good to go.

We hope this guide to how do i grill chicken has been helpful, good luck!

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