Tuesday, December 30, 2008

blackened chicken recipes

Gas grills are very convenient to use. Most all of them use propane to heat with and they are very simple to start. It's as easy as turning on the propane and pushing the starter button on the grill. This is probably the single biggest convenience of all in cooking with a gas grill.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

* 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.

* Keep an instant read thermometer near the grill for a quick way of checking when your chicken is done.

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

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

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

* It is better to marinate meat with a big surface area because it can easily absorb the marinade.

* Marinate the chicken for an hour or up to a day, refrigerated.

Monday, December 29, 2008

restaurant chicken marsala 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.

There are many cooking methods, here are some tips on how to make your meals rise up and taste great.

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

* 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.

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

* If you are using an outdoor grill, keep children away from it and keep water handy.

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

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

chicken enchilada recipes

We all tend to have a few recipes that are our favorites to prepare on the grill, the ones we know are going to turn out nearly perfect every time. But part of the fun of grilling is trying new things and finding new dishes, flavors and cooking techniques to use with the grill or the smoker unit.

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.

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

* 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.

* Marinades boost flavor in grilled food.

* Prepare the fire a half hour or more before grilling.

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

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

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

Monday, December 22, 2008

great lemon chicken recipes

To make sure your chicken is perfectly cooked, not overdone nor undercooked; try the voice alert remote thermometers for ease. These handy gadgets tell you when your chicken is almost done so you can place the sauce on at the right moment. The voice alert also enables you to enjoy time outside without having to hover over your grill.

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

* Never place cooked meat on a platter that held raw meat.

* 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.

* To keep the chicken moist, apply an apple juice while cooking.

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

* 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.

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

* Keep an instant read thermometer near the grill for a quick way of checking when your chicken is done.

Friday, December 19, 2008

recipes smoke chicken brinkman

The most challenging thing with cooking chicken is to make sure that it is cooked right through, with a nice crispy outside. Uncooked chicken is not a good thing.

If you want to make a name for yourself as the local neighborhood grill master, here are some great tips for you to follow:

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

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

* If you are using an outdoor grill, keep children away from it and keep water handy.

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

* It is also important to refrigerate leftovers from grilling promptly. Don't leave them on the counter top, at room temperature, for very long after you have finished eating.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

easy chicken enchilada recipes

Electric grills also make use of direct heat, though they generally can't reach as high a temperature as gas or charcoal grills. The good news is that indoor electric grills allow you to enjoy grilled boneless chicken, vegetables, seafood, and hamburgers year round no matter how much snow is on the ground.

For you to perfectly grill a chicken, here are some tips for you to try when grilling marinated chicken.

* Marinate the chicken for an hour or up to a day, refrigerated.

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

* Never place cooked meat on a platter that held raw meat.

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

* Turn chicken frequently, about every 5 minutes to insure even doneness and to prevent blistering.

* 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.

* When marinating the meat, turn it several times and it is preferred to be put in the refrigerator.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

special chicken recipes

One of the best kept secrets of barbequing chicken is to lower the heat and wait until it's almost completely cooked before adding any sauces. In this way the chicken is moist and tender with a pleasant smoky flavor. This also prevents fire flare ups because the sauce is generally the actual culprit of these flare ups. It's the sugar in the sauce that causes the burning. When you put it on near the end of the cooking time, it won't burn.

Grilling season is here. You've got your grill full of gas, you've stocked up on hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks, and you're ready to go. Chicken also makes a healthy meal, here are some tips should help you on your way to grilling great chicken.

* Trim off all fat before grilling.

* Before you start grilling, clean the grill off of all impurities and lightly oil the grill. This will help keep your meet from sticking to the grill and picking up impurities.

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

* 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.

* Place smaller pieces of chicken around the outer edges, further away from the main heat source, to allow them to cook slower.

* Prepare the fire a half hour or more before grilling.

* It is also important to refrigerate leftovers from grilling promptly. Don't leave them on the counter top, at room temperature, for very long after you have finished eating.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

cooked leftover 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.

Check out some tips below:

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

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

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

* Be sure racks are clean and coat them with vegetable oil or a nonstick vegetable oil spray to help prevent sticking.

* 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.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

best barbeque chicken recipes

Foods and meats are cooked on the grill with either direct or indirect heat. Once you master the techniques, you can grill almost any kind of meat, poultry, or fish, plus an amazing array of vegetables, appetizers, and baked items.

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

* Before you start grilling, clean the grill off of all impurities and lightly oil the grill. This will help keep your meet from sticking to the grill and picking up impurities.

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

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

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

* Keep an instant read thermometer near the grill for a quick way of checking when your chicken is done.

* 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.

* Trim off all fat before grilling.

Friday, December 12, 2008

orange chicken recipes

Gas grills are hugely popular in this day and age. Most households are trading in that old charcoal burner for gas. There are many advantages to owning a gas grill over a hardwood charcoal grill, but they also have some similarities. They each cook food. That's the main thing both grills share. And even though you may love that gas grill, you may still be hard pressed to find some new recipes to try out on it.

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.

* To keep the chicken moist, apply an apple juice while cooking.

* 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.

* Marinate your meats.

* It is better to marinate meat with a big surface area because it can easily absorb the marinade.

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

* Keep the meat refrigerated until you are ready to put it on the grill.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

chicken fajita recipes

For charcoal grilling, arrange coals evenly throughout the grill. When using a gas grill, turn on all the burners to the desired temperature and be sure to flip your food once to ensure even cooking.

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

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

* It is better to marinate meat with a big surface area because it can easily absorb the marinade.

* 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.

* Plan your menu, but keep it simple.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

chicken kabob recipes

The most challenging thing with cooking chicken is to make sure that it is cooked right through, with a nice crispy outside. Uncooked chicken is not a good thing.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, December 4, 2008

easy chicken recipes

If you are grilling small pieces or smaller quantities of meat, consider using a gas grill to provide fast and efficient direct heat. If you are grilling large pieces of meat, or larger portions, a charcoal grill will help create a slow cooked, smoky taste using indirect heat.

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...

* It is better to marinate meat with a big surface area because it can easily absorb the marinade.

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

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

* One of the best kept secrets of barbequing chicken is to lower the heat and wait until it's almost completely cooked before adding any sauces.

* Marinades boost flavor in grilled food.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

mesquite smoked chicken recipes

Chicken is our nations most popular meat however when it comes to the barbecue it's probably less popular because people are more concerned to ensure that the meat is properly cooked. I've known some even to pre-cook chicken in the microwave first but this really isn't necessary.

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

* 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.

* Be sure to wash everything after handling raw meat. Don't use the same plate for the cooked meat that you used for the uncooked meat unless you've washed it in between.

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

* 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.

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

* 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, December 1, 2008

roast chicken recipes

Summer time is grilling time. Nothing tastes as good as food right off the grill. Kabobs are easy to grill and there are many versions. You can cook chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb, meat ball, shrimp, scallop, halibut, vegetarian, and more. Grocery stores carry many and they are very good. When you make your own marinade, however, you can adjust the seasoning to your dietary needs.

With all of these handy tips, perfectly grilled chicken is right around the corner.

* Trim off all fat before grilling.

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

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

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

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

Sunday, November 30, 2008

cashew chicken recipes

Chicken is our nations most popular meat however when it comes to the barbecue it's probably less popular because people are more concerned to ensure that the meat is properly cooked. I've known some even to pre-cook chicken in the microwave first but this really isn't necessary.

Check out some tips below:

* Be sure to wash everything after handling raw meat. Don't use the same plate for the cooked meat that you used for the uncooked meat unless you've washed it in between.

* Minimize fat drips into the grill, which causes flare ups.

* 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.

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

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

* 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.

Friday, November 28, 2008

chicken curry recipes

The most challenging thing with cooking chicken is to make sure that it is cooked right through, with a nice crispy outside. Uncooked chicken is not a good thing.

For you to perfectly grill a chicken, here are some tips for you to try when grilling marinated chicken.

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

* Before you start grilling, clean the grill off of all impurities and lightly oil the grill. This will help keep your meet from sticking to the grill and picking up impurities.

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

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

Thursday, November 27, 2008

emeril chicken 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.

With all of these handy tips, perfectly grilled chicken is right around the corner.

* 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.

* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw chicken.

* To keep the chicken moist, apply an apple juice while cooking.

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

* 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.

* Marinate your meats.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

canned chicken 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 is a list of quick tips:

* If you are using an outdoor grill, keep children away from it and keep water handy.

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

* One of the best kept secrets of barbequing chicken is to lower the heat and wait until it's almost completely cooked before adding any sauces.

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

* Be sure to wash everything after handling raw meat. Don't use the same plate for the cooked meat that you used for the uncooked meat unless you've washed it in between.

* Keep the meat refrigerated until you are ready to put it on the grill.

* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw chicken.