Wednesday, April 8, 2009

grilled chicken recipes

You don't have to be a grilling pro to cook like one. So many recipes on the grill only call for a few things to make them great. A lot ot times those are fresh ingredients, the right seasoning, and proper cooking time. Just three little things to remember and your food will surprise everyone.

Here are some tips to get the best out of your chicken.

* When grilling, aromatic woods, such as hickory, mesquite or cherry, can be added to the preheated coals to give the chicken a distinctive flavor.

* If flare-ups occur, remove the food for a few moments and sprinkle water lightly over the flames, or smother them by covering the grill.

* If you're having more than a few guests, ask each one to bring a dish.

* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.

* Keep your grill rack high off the heat, so flare ups don't reach the meat

* If you are marinating a large size of meats, longer time is required for it to absorb the flavor.

* Marinate your meats.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

chicken parmesan recipes

Grilling and broiling are very similar methods of cooking chicken. They both use a dry heat that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle of the meat. The main difference between the two methods is that grilling applies the heat to the bottom surface of the chicken, and broiling applies the heat to the top surface. Also, grilling infuses the chicken with a smoky flavor from the meat juices that drip during the grilling process. When broiling, this infusion of flavor does not occur.

Below are some tips for you to remember...

* If you're having more than a few guests, ask each one to bring a dish.

* Before you can really serve up a tasty poultry dish the right way, you need a few tips for grilling chicken.

* Start with a clean grill. Removing old ashes assures good air circulation, and cleaning away any cooked- on bits of food results in better flavor and quality.

* If the heat is too intense, move food from hot spots, which are usually found in the center of the grill, to the cooler areas around the edge.

Monday, April 6, 2009

tyson chicken recipes

One of the most versatile foods in the entire world is chicken. Is has been prepared thousands of ways over hundreds of years. One of the favorite ways to eat chicken is BBQ'ed. It is very simple and delicious, but people tend to get it wrong and their chicken comes out tasting all bad.

Remember these easy tips with buying and cooking chicken...

* Before you get ready to grill, marinade your steaks for at least a few hours.

* Trim off all fat before grilling.

* You'll need a nice set of utensils that are well suited for grilling.

* Never re-use marinades that have come in contact with raw chicken.

* Without a proper fire, you can not expect great results.

* Add flavor by scattering dried herb clippings, both sprigs and whole stems, over the coals.

* It is generally recommended to add BBQ sauce toward the last end of cooking since it is high in sugar and can burn easily.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

blackened chicken recipes

Enjoy grilling all year round. Cook up some chicken and impress your guests. If cooking up marinated chicken, cook up some vegetables as a complement. Its fun to try different foods.

Here are some cooking and buying tips to get you started:

* Wait until the chicken is tender and moist before adding any sauces.

* Chicken should be well-done. If you don't want to take the usual time it takes, cook your chicken partially in the microwave and then finish it on the grill.

* Plan your menu, but keep it simple.

* It is generally recommended to add BBQ sauce toward the last end of cooking since it is high in sugar and can burn easily.

* Start with chicken that has been trimmed of excess fat and remember to baste carefully so oil won't drip onto the coals and cause flare ups.

* Coat grate with vegetable cooking spray, or brush with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

restaurant chicken marsala recipes

Grilling is a favorite method of cooking for many people. Many men seem to be drawn to the allure of an open flame. Perhaps there is a sense built in to man from all the previous centuries of preparing food over open flame. There is something great about it.

Cooking chicken can be easy if you know what you are doing, Here are some tips to help you cook your chicken.

* Check the temperature of the fire before cooking food to prevent over- or under-cooking.

* Marinating gives flavors to your meat, it is composed of seasoning, acid and oil.

* Meat should be refrigerated immediately when you get home, in the coldest part of the refrigerator or in the meat compartment.

* Coat grate with vegetable cooking spray, or brush with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking.

* To speed grilling or broiling time, partially cook the chicken in the microwave first.

* Before you get ready to grill, marinade your steaks for at least a few hours.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

chicken enchilada recipes

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.

Here are some tips to get the best out of your chicken.

* Grilling marinated chicken can really give you a perfect meal.

* If you are still cooking with charcoals make sure you should light the coals at least half and hour before so that they have time to get hot enough.

* Trim off all fat before grilling.

* Use a meat thermometer.

Monday, February 2, 2009

great lemon chicken recipes

Most grilling experts would probably agree that there is an art and science to becoming a true grilling guru. While some decisions like whether to use a charcoal or gas grill are a matter of personal preference, understanding the finer points of food preparation over open flames comes only from education. Getting to know the grill, as well as learning how to use the heat and create different flavors, will make this grilling season the most enjoyable yet.

Chicken is not only healthy but tasty as well. Most people think that preparing a chicken meal is difficult. Using chicken as a main ingredient in a dish is not complicated.

I will give here some tips that would be helpful when you will be cooking and BBQ'ing chicken.

* When meat is cooked, transfer to a clean plate or serving platter.

* If you are cooking steaks you want the grill to be super hot so that you sear the steak on both sides to lock in the juices, then keep flipping your steaks a couple of times until they are done.

* If you are marinating a large size of meats, longer time is required for it to absorb the flavor.

* To speed grilling or broiling time, partially cook the chicken in the microwave first.

* For maximum safety, thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator.

* Prepare your grill by rubbing it down with oil before you grill so that the meat doesn't stick to it.

* Grilling marinated chicken is the main reason why our meats produce some very nice flavors and it makes our meats juicier.