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.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

recipes smoke chicken brinkman

Delicious grilled chicken is a versatile summertime favorite. It can be simply seasoned lightly and grilled, grilled with a sauce for spicy barbecued chicken, or skillfully seasoned and marinated according to a gourmet recipe.

Buying and Cooking your own chicken at home can be fun and rewarding. Here are some easy and quick tips for you to keep in mind as you get going...

* To increase the heat, you can push coals together, add more coals or lower the grilling surface, or fan the fire and tap the ashes from the coals.

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

* 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 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.

* When preparing leftovers, reheat pre-cooked meats until they are at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

* To decrease heat, raise the cooking grid or sprinkle coals with a little water.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

easy chicken enchilada recipes

There are many ways to prepare the chicken, but usually the chicken is marinated for at least two hours. The types of marinade vary from Asian styles to Indian styles and other styles as well. I like to cook boned chicken thighs on the grill, rather than legs or wings. There is no problem cooking these pieces, only a personal preference.

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

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

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

* Food should be ready early so people don t have to wait for it to come off the grill.

* Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature to make sure all meats are cooked thoroughly.

Monday, January 26, 2009

special chicken recipes

Chicken is one of my favorite meats to cook because it is low in fat, high in protein, and if it is cooked properly, it will definitely be a crowd pleaser. There are many different recipes for grilling and smoking chicken. I really enjoy cooking chicken and I do on a weekly basis, it is easy and tastes great.

These easy tips should give confidence to prepare chicken dinners at home. Chicken is a delicious source of protein and should be included regularly in a healthy diet.

* If you have a hard time in telling whether your chicken is almost cooked, you could purchase a meat thermometer.

* Try the gentle sweetness of basil and thyme, which are especially good with chicken.

* If the fire hasn't cooled down adequately, do not be tempted to put your chicken on to cook.

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

* It is not advisable that you use wine on grilling marinated chicken.

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

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

Monday, January 19, 2009

cooked leftover chicken recipes

For both charcoal and gas grilling, adding smoke to the meat is a fantastic way to create an authentic barbecue flavor. The most ancient and time honored method for enhancing the flavor of grilled food smoking. Do not put wood directly on burners or it will burn too quickly and leave ash in the grill.

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

* When preparing leftovers, reheat pre-cooked meats until they are at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

* Figure out how much food and drink you'll need for the number of people you have invited.

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

* Marinate your meats.