Its like an insurance policy against overcooking, one chef says.
Plus, its a great way to enjoy an outdoorbackyard cookoutwith family and friends.
Just add cold beer, if you like!
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Read on for the dish, then stick around for a handful of bonus tips for juicy grilled chicken.
When you utilize these tricks, youll agree that grilled chickens reputation deserves a major glow-up.
(Just enough time to toss together a couple side dishes likeMediterranean Carrot Ribbon SaladandCorn Ribs!)
Try thighs.
Its a good idea to experiment with different cuts of chicken, Jawad says.
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are my favorite for grilling!
Their higher fat content keeps them juicy, even if you overcook them.
They have more dark meat which means more flavor and the skin crisps up beautifully on the grill.
Or butterfly or flatten your chicken breasts.
That said, a properly brined chicken breast can also be incredibly flavorful and tender, Clarke continues.
Alternatively, you could use chicken breast halves, as we do for ourSmoky Paprika Garlic ChickenandTurmeric-Ginger Marinated Chickenrecipes.
Prepping the chicken breast this way makes it super quick to grill.
By the time you have your grill marks on each side, the chicken is cooked through.
Dont cook it straight from the fridge.
Direct cooking works A-OK for boneless chicken thighs and breasts.
Its easy to burn certain cuts of chicken when grilling over direct heat, he tellsBHG.
Cooking via indirect heat will drastically reduce the risk for you to burn anything youre grilling.
This technique comes in clutch forVia Carota’s Grilled Chicken in Salmoriglio.
Be careful not to overcook.
Were getting so close to the finish lineand the time when you might dive into your juiciest grilled chicken.
Now its time to actually grill it, which we recommend doing over medium heat.
So you dont unintentionally overcook (or undercook, for that matter!)
Wright recommends that every home cook add ameat thermometerto their arsenals.
