Everything You Want To Know About Cooking Chicken
If you want to learn how to cook chicken on grill; you have come to the right place. Cooking on the grill, whether it is chicken, other meats or even vegetables; is a fun, healthy and economical way to prepare foods.
How to Cook Chicken on Grill
What preparation method you use for cooking chicken on your grill will depend upon whether you are cooking a whole chicken or chicken pieces. To cook a whole chicken on the grill, you will need to use what is called the indirect heat method. The indirect heat method roasts the food slowly so that the food is cooked all the way through without burning the outside.
If you are using a charcoal grill you will need to light your charcoal and allow the coals to become red hot. You will then disperse the hot coals throughout your grill, creating an even cooking surface all the way across. You should allow your grill to heat with the lid closed. If you are using a gas grill; you will need to light your gas grill with the burners turned on high. Allow your grill to heat up to approximately 350-400 degrees. The lid of your grill should be closed.
Place the whole chicken onto the grill. If you do not have a rotisserie for your grill; you will need to turn the chicken every fifteen to twenty minutes to ensure even cooking. A rotisserie is a very useful tool that continually rotates the chicken. The chicken cooks and browns evenly. It also eliminates the need for you to continually monitor the chicken and open the grill so frequently (thus allowing all of the heat to escape). You can reduce required cooking time dramatically if the grill does not have to reheat itself so often.
Whole chicken cooking temperature and times will vary with your model of grill; however the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 180 degrees and be maintained there for 30 minutes. If you are still not sure have a look at you Weber grill cooking instructions. Chicken should be cooked thoroughly to destroy any of the bacteria in the chicken and avoid food borne illnesses.
For those wondering “how do I cook barbecued chicken?” you will probably want to choose cut up chicken pieces. You will also use the indirect method for cooking your chicken pieces. Once you have heated up your grill; place the chicken pieces on the grill and cook for approximately one hour (turning frequently). After an hour; begin basting the chicken pieces with your favorite barbeque sauce. Baste the pieces frequently for 30 minutes. The juices should run clear, which indicates the chicken is completely cooked.
Chicken is not the only poultry that can be cooked on the grill. Cooking Thanksgiving turkey has never been easier and clean up is almost non-existent when you use the grill to do it. You will also be able to use your kitchen oven for all of those delicious baked desserts to eat after you finish the turkey. Whether you want to know to how to cook chicken on grill or cook a turkey, the internet has tons of recipes for you to try. Do a search online and see what great dishes you would like to try.
