How to Grill Chicken: A Step-by-Step Photo Guide
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Chicken
To start, take a chicken carcass, split lengthwise, with the bones and skin on. Let the meat come to room temperature while you prepare the grill. Chicken cooked on the bone will have a richer flavor.
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Prepare the grill
Set up your grill for direct and indirect heat, with the coals on the same side. Oil the grill grates and heat until the oil begins to smoke.
Grilling
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season (see spice mix recipe) before placing it on the cooler part of the grill. Place dark meat closer to the heat, and white meat further away. Place the breast bone-side down; this will act as a grilling rack, resulting in crispy skin.
Cover with a lid
Cover the grill to create a kind of oven and cook the chicken slowly. Read more about How to cook barbecue properly.
How long to grill chicken?
After about 20 minutes, open the grill and turn the meat over. Cover again and cook for about 15 more minutes, until the crust is very crisp.
Check the temperature
The breast will cook the fastest. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. For the most accurate reading, insert the thermometer lengthwise, avoiding the bone.
Grilled chicken sauce
Once the chicken reaches approximately 150-155°F (65-68°C), you can brush the meat with sauce if desired. If you'd like to serve the chicken with the sauce, reserve some for serving. Recipe BBQ chicken and Jamaican sauce.
Brush the chicken with sauce
To grease the meat sauce, use a pastry brush (see barbecue sauces for coating). After this, pour out the remaining sauce. This is necessary to give the almost cooked meat a characteristic fried color. The composition barbecue glazes Contains brown sugar, molasses, or jam.
Crispy skin
To ensure thorough cooking, transfer the chicken to a direct heat area (over the coals) for extra crispy skin. Once the chicken is coated in sauce, turn it as needed to prevent burning. The grilled chicken will be done at an internal temperature of approximately 160°F (71°C). Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. During this time, the internal temperature will rise by approximately 3 degrees Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit).
The grilled chicken is ready.
Remember, grilling chicken is all about strategy. You need to prepare sauces and glazes ahead of time. You also need to marinate the bird. And of course, you should allow as much time as possible to cook it, such as by smoking it under a lid. While you're grilling the chicken, set the table and serve lettuce. dipping sauce ready-made grilled chicken meat and drinks.