Monday, October 20, 2008

tandoori 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.

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.

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

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

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

* 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.

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

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