Saturday, November 8, 2008

sweet and sour chicken 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.

Cooking chicken can be easy if you know what you are doing, Here are some tips to help you cook your chicken.

* Allow food to thaw to room temperature before grilling for added tenderness and flavor, but don't let food sit un-refrigerated longer than 20 to 30 minutes to prevent bacteria growth.

* 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.

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

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

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