Barbecue chicken that has been cooked perfectly will taste delicious. Although it seems that with its increasing popularity and the sloppy way of cooking barbecue, many people cannot enjoy this.
When chicken has been grilled incorrectly, it still looks pink in the center and burnt on the outside. It will not only affect the taste, but also become unhealthy.
Here is a guide to how you can enjoy barbecue chicken.
Necessary things:
– Chicken pieces
– Gas grill or charcoal grill
– Brush for the sauce
– meat thermometer
– Marinate
– Rub or seasoning
– Garnishes
– oven
– Dip
Procedure:
Step 1:
First, select the type of chicken to be grilled. Some prefer the legs and thighs, while others like boneless, skinless chicken breasts. If you want to grill more than one part of the chicken, you will need to adjust the cooking times. White meats like breasts and wings cook faster than dark meats like legs and thighs.
Step 2:
Now choose the grill you want to use. This will depend on how one wants to cook the barbecue. This will also depend on the neighborhood you live in and your lifestyle. If a person is a beginner in grilling, the gas type is recommended. However, this might not be easy to use while on vacation.
Step 3:
The chicken has to be marinated. This process will allow the flavor to permeate the chicken, making it taste great after grilling. A marinade flavor can be selected as preferred. There are variations available from lemon pepper to teriyaki. If the chicken is marinated in the fridge, make sure it is not left there for more than 48 hours. At room temperature, it has to be left for an hour.
Stage 4:
When the chicken has marinated it can now be rubbed with the seasonings. This will depend on the type of flavor you need to give the BBQ chicken.
Step 5:
The chicken has to be pre-cooked by pre-baking. The ideal temperature for baking it is 360 degrees in the oven until partially cooked. This will seal in the flavors and ensure that the chicken is cooked before going on the grill. Others do it by boiling. However, boiling takes away the flavor and makes it taste weak.
Step 6:
Now the grill should be ready while the chicken is baking. If using a charcoal grill, light the coals and let them burn until a white layer of ash appears on the coals. In the case of a gas grill, it should be preheated to a medium heat setting of 360 degrees. The grate also has to be sprayed.
Step 7:
Place seasoned chicken on rack and cover with grill lid. It should be given at least half an hour to cook. Over time, it should be checked and turned every five minutes to make sure it’s cooked through. The pieces can also be rotated to balance the hot and cold spots on the grill.
Step 8:
The barbecue should be re-glazed with the seasoning about 10 minutes before removing the chicken from the grill.
Step 9:
After roasting, chicken pieces can be checked with a meat thermometer. The bone should never be touched when the thermometer is inserted. The internal temperature of the meat should be 175 degrees.
Step 10:
Finally, the barbecue chicken is ready. It can be served with delicious sides like coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salads, baked beans, and crackers.
Making BBQ chicken isn’t boring work, it’s fun and these easy steps will help make perfect BBQ chicken that everyone will love!