Tips on Grilling Chicken That Will Make Your Family Freak

[Tristan Mitchell]

There are many different opinions on what the best tips on grilling
chicken are and it can get frustrating sometimes. Some people get
tired of chicken easily but there are a lot of things that you could
do to prepare it and a good example is to grill it. But one of the
best tips on grilling chicken that anyone can give you is that all you
really need is a lot of patience and a lot of practice. So follow
these simple tips on grilling chicken and you just might surprise
yourself with an excellent dinner that you made yourself:
1. Prepare the meat. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it
dry. Season it with salt and pepper inside and out. You can also add
herbs like fresh basil, rosemary, thyme, cilantro, and sage.
2. Prep the grill. One of the best tips on grilling chicken is to make
sure that whatever kind of grill you're using is clean. Lightly coat
the grill grates with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. If you
are using a charcoal grill, build a fire using hot coals and rake them
to one side. If you are using a gas grill, turn one half of the grill
on high heat and the other half unlit.
3. Place the chicken breast-side-down on the unheated side of the
grill. You will only grill the chicken next to the coals and not over
them. Put on the lid of the grill and let it cook for about half an
hour then turn it breast-side-up and continue cooking for about a half
hour more or until the skin is a golden brown and the meat is cooked
through.
4. Cut into the middle of a piece of chicken to test for doneness.
5. Let it sit for about fifteen minutes before serving.
Don't get frustrated and give up on the first try if it doesn't go
well the first time. It takes a lot of practice to perfect the art of
grilling chicken. If you follow these simple tips on grilling chicken,
you might be dishing out fantastic grilled chicken recipes in no
time!