Monday, January 5, 2009

great lemon chicken recipes

Direct heat is the most common method of grilling, which is basically grilling the food directly over the hottest point of the heat source. Grill pork chops, burgers, kabobs and anything less than 2 inches in thickness, over direct heat.

Here are some tips to get the best out of your chicken.

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

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

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

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

* Marinades boost flavor in grilled food.

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

* 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.

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