How Long Do I Grill Chicken on the Grill- The Indirect Heat Way

Since you’re here, you must be asking yourself ‘how long do I grill chicken on the grill?’ Well, you’ve come to right place! We’ve got your answers and have you back out by the grill and off your computer in no time! It’s important to be able to make a good grilled chicken because it’s a really cheap alternative to hamburgers and ribs and much healthier for you. Today we’ll discuss how to grill an entire chicken to perfection. So, just how long do I grill chicken on the grill?

**Safety First**

It is always, always, important when handling raw meat, especially raw chicken, to clean everything before proceeding. Wash your hands and utensils with soap and water to prevent cross contamination and rinse the chicken under cold water. COLD water, you say? Yes, use only cold water because water at warmer temperature may inadvertently cook the meat slightly allowing bacteria to breed.

Alright, now its time to prep your grill. The method we prefer is called indirect heat grilling, which literally means to never place your chicken directly over the fire. Don’t worry; this isn’t the only answer to ‘how long do I grill chicken on the grill’ its just one suggested method that we prefer. This means you’ll only have to light one half of your grill, or if you are using charcoal, that you rake all the coal to one side. As the grill heats up scrap off all the gunk and lightly oil the rack.

Before you place the chicken on the grill, season it with rosemary, basil and cilantro. Then place the bird on the grill and cover it for 30 minutes. Flip and cook for another 30.

Test to see if the grilled chicken is cooked all the way through by cutting it with a fork. The meat should be white and juices clear. If its done, set it aside for about 15 minutes.

How long do I grill a chicken on the grill? About 1 hour on the grill, and 15 minutes to cool off.

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