If you are grilling other items along with the meat, make sure they do not come in contact with the meat while it is in a raw state. Give the meat and the other items their own separate zones on the grill. Use separate tongs or spatulas to handle these items. When the meat is ready to be removed from the grill, put it on a fresh, or freshly washed, platter and use a fresh set of tongs or spatulas to handle it. Make sure you wash all utensils, cutting boards and your counter tops after they have come in contact with raw meat or poultry.
Grilling is an art, burnt burgers, steaks and raw chicken are all some of the common grilling mistakes. Chicken seems to be one of the more difficult meats to grill. Rather than risk sending your guests running for the door or politely eating around the burnt parts, here are a few tips for perfectly cooked barbeque chicken.
* If you are using an outdoor grill, keep children away from it and keep water handy.
* Never re-use marinades that have come in contact with raw chicken.
* Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to make sure all meats are cooked thoroughly.
* Place smaller pieces of chicken around the outer edges, further away from the main heat source, to allow them to cook slower.
* Check the temperature of the fire before cooking food to prevent over- or under-cooking.
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