Sunday, November 30, 2008

cashew chicken recipes

The chief problem with chicken is that, like turkey, it has two distinctively different kinds of meat. The white meat breasts and the dark meat thighs and legs need to be cooked differently. To keep the breast meat moist and tender it needs to be cooked over a lower fire than the rest which needs to be cooked more. At the same time you want to get that grilled sear to give the chicken pieces that authentic grilled flavor.

Buying and Cooking your own chicken at home can be fun and rewarding. Here are some easy and quick tips for you to keep in mind as you get going...

* Do not use a fork to turn the chicken as it cooks. The piercing causes the juices to escape.

* Trim off all fat before grilling.

* It is generally recommended to add BBQ sauce toward the last end of cooking since it is high in sugar and can burn easily.

* If you are cooking steaks you want the grill to be super hot so that you sear the steak on both sides to lock in the juices, then keep flipping your steaks a couple of times until they are done.

* It is also important to refrigerate leftovers from grilling promptly. Don't leave them on the counter top, at room temperature, for very long after you have finished eating.

* Keep your grill rack high off the heat, so flare ups don't reach the meat

Friday, November 28, 2008

chicken curry recipes

Marinades offer the best of both worlds. Marinating your chicken before you grill allows your flavor to permeate the meat and it'll be moist and juicy - perfectly grilled chicken! The there are many marinades out on the market today that keep your chicken moist throughout the grilling process.

Some tips for you:

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

* Do not use a fork to turn the chicken as it cooks. The piercing causes the juices to escape.

* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.

* One of the best kept secrets of barbequing chicken is to lower the heat and wait until it's almost completely cooked before adding any sauces.

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

Thursday, November 27, 2008

emeril chicken recipes

One of the most versatile foods in the entire world is chicken. Is has been prepared thousands of ways over hundreds of years. One of the favorite ways to eat chicken is BBQ'ed. It is very simple and delicious, but people tend to get it wrong and their chicken comes out tasting all bad.

Here are some easy and common sense tips about cooking chicken at home.

* To decrease heat, raise the cooking grid or sprinkle coals with a little water.

* Meat should be refrigerated immediately when you get home, in the coldest part of the refrigerator or in the meat compartment.

* For maximum safety, thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator.

* Add flavor by scattering dried herb clippings, both sprigs and whole stems, over the coals.

* If you're having more than a few guests, ask each one to bring a dish.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

canned chicken recipes

The most challenging thing with cooking chicken is to make sure that it is cooked right through, with a nice crispy outside. Uncooked chicken is not a good thing.

These easy tips should give confidence to prepare chicken dinners at home. Chicken is a delicious source of protein and should be included regularly in a healthy diet.

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

* Before you start grilling, clean the grill off of all impurities and lightly oil the grill. This will help keep your meet from sticking to the grill and picking up impurities.

* Add flavor by scattering dried herb clippings, both sprigs and whole stems, over the coals.

* Check the temperature of the fire before cooking food to prevent over- or under-cooking.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Saturday, November 22, 2008

chicken spaghetti recipes

For both charcoal and gas grilling, adding smoke to the meat is a fantastic way to create an authentic barbecue flavor. The most ancient and time honored method for enhancing the flavor of grilled food smoking. Do not put wood directly on burners or it will burn too quickly and leave ash in the grill.

Here is a list of quick tips:

* It is generally recommended to add BBQ sauce toward the last end of cooking since it is high in sugar and can burn easily.

* Before you get ready to grill, marinade your steaks for at least a few hours.

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

* When grilling, aromatic woods, such as hickory, mesquite or cherry, can be added to the preheated coals to give the chicken a distinctive flavor.

* If you are cooking steaks you want the grill to be super hot so that you sear the steak on both sides to lock in the juices, then keep flipping your steaks a couple of times until they are done.

* You'll need a nice set of utensils that are well suited for grilling.

* Marinating gives flavors to your meat, it is composed of seasoning, acid and oil.

Friday, November 21, 2008

recipes for chicken

Grilling is a favorite method of cooking for many people. Many men seem to be drawn to the allure of an open flame. Perhaps there is a sense built in to man from all the previous centuries of preparing food over open flame. There is something great about it.

No matter how you like to grill your chicken, we recommend the following tips to keep your grilling season safe, flavorful and fun.

* Food should be ready early so people don t have to wait for it to come off the grill.

* 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.

* It is better to marinate meat with a big surface area because it can easily absorb the marinade.

* Prepare the fire a half hour or more before grilling.

* Use a meat thermometer.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

chicken dinner recipes

Gas grills are hugely popular in this day and age. Most households are trading in that old charcoal burner for gas. There are many advantages to owning a gas grill over a hardwood charcoal grill, but they also have some similarities. They each cook food. That's the main thing both grills share. And even though you may love that gas grill, you may still be hard pressed to find some new recipes to try out on it.

No matter how you like to grill your chicken, we recommend the following tips to keep your grilling season safe, flavorful and fun.

* 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.

* Plan your menu, but keep it simple.

* Marinating gives flavors to your meat, it is composed of seasoning, acid and oil.

* Grilling marinated chicken is good way to have a delicious meal.

* If you are cooking steaks you want the grill to be super hot so that you sear the steak on both sides to lock in the juices, then keep flipping your steaks a couple of times until they are done.

* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.

* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw chicken.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

recipes for grilled chicken

Chicken wings are some of America's favorite things to eat. The world famous Buffalo wings are available on almost every restaurant menu in the country. I don't mind ordering them from a restaurant, but I do like to make my own sometimes. I don't deep fry my wings, I like use my gas grill. The grill gives them an extra bit of flavor and is just as easy to use as the deep fryer.

Buying and Cooking your own chicken at home can be fun and rewarding. Here are some easy and quick tips for you to keep in mind as you get going...

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

* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.

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

* If you are still cooking with charcoals make sure you should light the coals at least half and hour before so that they have time to get hot enough.

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

Monday, November 17, 2008

free chicken recipes

Most grilling experts would probably agree that there is an art and science to becoming a true grilling guru. While some decisions like whether to use a charcoal or gas grill are a matter of personal preference, understanding the finer points of food preparation over open flames comes only from education. Getting to know the grill, as well as learning how to use the heat and create different flavors, will make this grilling season the most enjoyable yet.

Grilling is an art, burnt burgers, steaks and raw chicken are all some of the common grilling mistakes. Chicken seems to be one of the more difficult meats to grill. Rather than risk sending your guests running for the door or politely eating around the burnt parts, here are a few tips for perfectly cooked barbeque chicken.

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

* You'll need a nice set of utensils that are well suited for grilling.

* Never re-use marinades that have come in contact with raw chicken.

* Marinating gives flavors to your meat, it is composed of seasoning, acid and oil.

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

* 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.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

roasted chicken recipes

Cooking with direct heat occurs when you cook the meat directly over the heat source. The chicken is cooked quickly over medium or high heat coals or over burners set to medium or high heat on a gas grill. Direct heat is used when grilling food that cooks in thirty or less minutes, such as boneless chicken breasts and chicken pieces.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

* Trim off all fat before grilling.

* Do not use a fork to turn the chicken as it cooks. The piercing causes the juices to escape.

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

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

Saturday, November 15, 2008

chicken crockpot recipes

Gas grills are hugely popular in this day and age. Most households are trading in that old charcoal burner for gas. There are many advantages to owning a gas grill over a hardwood charcoal grill, but they also have some similarities. They each cook food. That's the main thing both grills share. And even though you may love that gas grill, you may still be hard pressed to find some new recipes to try out on it.

These easy tips should give confidence to prepare chicken dinners at home. Chicken is a delicious source of protein and should be included regularly in a healthy diet.

* In order to keep your chicken moist you can baste it constantly over a slow heat with apple juice.

* You'll need a nice set of utensils that are well suited for grilling.

* To decrease heat, raise the cooking grid or sprinkle coals with a little water.

* Before you start grilling, clean the grill off of all impurities and lightly oil the grill. This will help keep your meet from sticking to the grill and picking up impurities.

Friday, November 14, 2008

spanish chicken recipes

Electric grills also make use of direct heat, though they generally can't reach as high a temperature as gas or charcoal grills. The good news is that indoor electric grills allow you to enjoy grilled boneless chicken, vegetables, seafood, and hamburgers year round no matter how much snow is on the ground.

With all of these handy tips, perfectly grilled chicken is right around the corner.

* Do not use a fork to turn the chicken as it cooks. The piercing causes the juices to escape.

* Wait until the chicken is tender and moist before adding any sauces.

* Place smaller pieces of chicken around the outer edges, further away from the main heat source, to allow them to cook slower.

* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw chicken.

* If you are still cooking with charcoals make sure you should light the coals at least half and hour before so that they have time to get hot enough.

* Add flavor by scattering dried herb clippings, both sprigs and whole stems, over the coals.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

chicken wing recipes

To make sure your chicken is perfectly cooked, not overdone nor undercooked; try the voice alert remote thermometers for ease. These handy gadgets tell you when your chicken is almost done so you can place the sauce on at the right moment. The voice alert also enables you to enjoy time outside without having to hover over your grill.

Chicken is not only healthy but tasty as well. Most people think that preparing a chicken meal is difficult. Using chicken as a main ingredient in a dish is not complicated.

I will give here some tips that would be helpful when you will be cooking and BBQ'ing chicken.

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

* Meat should be refrigerated immediately when you get home, in the coldest part of the refrigerator or in the meat compartment.

* Before you get ready to grill, marinade your steaks for at least a few hours.

* Do not use a fork to turn the chicken as it cooks. The piercing causes the juices to escape.

* Minimize fat drips into the grill, which causes flare ups.

* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

chicken fried steak recipes

Marinades offer the best of both worlds. Marinating your chicken before you grill allows your flavor to permeate the meat and it'll be moist and juicy - perfectly grilled chicken! The there are many marinades out on the market today that keep your chicken moist throughout the grilling process.

For you to perfectly grill a chicken, here are some tips for you to try when grilling marinated chicken.

* When grilling, aromatic woods, such as hickory, mesquite or cherry, can be added to the preheated coals to give the chicken a distinctive flavor.

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

* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.

* Plan your menu, but keep it simple.

* It is also important to refrigerate leftovers from grilling promptly. Don't leave them on the counter top, at room temperature, for very long after you have finished eating.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

chicken stew recipes

Electric grills also make use of direct heat, though they generally can't reach as high a temperature as gas or charcoal grills. The good news is that indoor electric grills allow you to enjoy grilled boneless chicken, vegetables, seafood, and hamburgers year round no matter how much snow is on the ground.

Here are some easy and common sense tips about cooking chicken at home.

* One of the best kept secrets of barbequing chicken is to lower the heat and wait until it's almost completely cooked before adding any sauces.

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

* If flare-ups occur, remove the food for a few moments and sprinkle water lightly over the flames, or smother them by covering the grill.

* If you are still cooking with charcoals make sure you should light the coals at least half and hour before so that they have time to get hot enough.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

chicken alfredo recipes

One of the best kept secrets of barbequing chicken is to lower the heat and wait until it's almost completely cooked before adding any sauces. In this way the chicken is moist and tender with a pleasant smoky flavor. This also prevents fire flare ups because the sauce is generally the actual culprit of these flare ups. It's the sugar in the sauce that causes the burning. When you put it on near the end of the cooking time, it won't burn.

If you want to make a name for yourself as the local neighborhood grill master, here are some great tips for you to follow:

* Marinades boost flavor in grilled food.

* For maximum safety, thaw frozen chicken in the refrigerator.

* To keep the chicken moist, apply an apple juice while cooking.

* Minimize fat drips into the grill, which causes flare ups.

* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw 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.

* It is better to marinate meat with a big surface area because it can easily absorb the marinade.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

chicken and dumpling recipes

The chief problem with chicken is that, like turkey, it has two distinctively different kinds of meat. The white meat breasts and the dark meat thighs and legs need to be cooked differently. To keep the breast meat moist and tender it needs to be cooked over a lower fire than the rest which needs to be cooked more. At the same time you want to get that grilled sear to give the chicken pieces that authentic grilled flavor.

It is indeed great to cook chicken but there are a few tips and tricks you should know, to guarantee your fish recipes turn out great.

* Add flavor by scattering dried herb clippings, both sprigs and whole stems, over the coals.

* Use a meat thermometer.

* Do not use a fork to turn the chicken as it cooks. The piercing causes the juices to escape.

* In order to keep your chicken moist you can baste it constantly over a slow heat with apple juice.

* To decrease heat, raise the cooking grid or sprinkle coals with a little water.

* Be sure to wash everything after handling raw meat. Don't use the same plate for the cooked meat that you used for the uncooked meat unless you've washed it in between.

* If you're having more than a few guests, ask each one to bring a dish.

Friday, November 7, 2008

apple chicken recipes

Chicken is one of my favorite meats to cook because it is low in fat, high in protein, and if it is cooked properly, it will definitely be a crowd pleaser. There are many different recipes for grilling and smoking chicken. I really enjoy cooking chicken and I do on a weekly basis, it is easy and tastes great.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

* Keep your grill rack high off the heat, so flare ups don't reach the meat

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

* Before you get ready to grill, marinade your steaks for at least a few hours.

* Figure out how much food and drink you'll need for the number of people you have invited.

* Keep an instant read thermometer near the grill for a quick way of checking when your chicken is done.

* Be sure to wash everything after handling raw meat. Don't use the same plate for the cooked meat that you used for the uncooked meat unless you've washed it in between.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

breaded chicken recipes

The most challenging thing with cooking chicken is to make sure that it is cooked right through, with a nice crispy outside. Uncooked chicken is not a good thing.

Remember these easy tips with buying and cooking chicken...

* Before you can really serve up a tasty poultry dish the right way, you need a few tips for grilling chicken.

* If you are cooking steaks you want the grill to be super hot so that you sear the steak on both sides to lock in the juices, then keep flipping your steaks a couple of times until they are done.

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

* If flare-ups occur, remove the food for a few moments and sprinkle water lightly over the flames, or smother them by covering the grill.

* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.

* If you are still cooking with charcoals make sure you should light the coals at least half and hour before so that they have time to get hot enough.

* Marinate the chicken for an hour or up to a day, refrigerated.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

rotisserie chicken recipes

Grilling and broiling are very similar methods of cooking chicken. They both use a dry heat that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle of the meat. The main difference between the two methods is that grilling applies the heat to the bottom surface of the chicken, and broiling applies the heat to the top surface. Also, grilling infuses the chicken with a smoky flavor from the meat juices that drip during the grilling process. When broiling, this infusion of flavor does not occur.

Check out some tips below:

* To prevent dryness, leave the skin on the chicken during cooking, which helps preserves the chicken's natural moisture.

* It is also important to refrigerate leftovers from grilling promptly. Don't leave them on the counter top, at room temperature, for very long after you have finished eating.

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

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

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

Monday, November 3, 2008

chicken satay recipes

Grilling and broiling are very similar methods of cooking chicken. They both use a dry heat that quickly cooks the surface and then slowly moves to the middle of the meat. The main difference between the two methods is that grilling applies the heat to the bottom surface of the chicken, and broiling applies the heat to the top surface. Also, grilling infuses the chicken with a smoky flavor from the meat juices that drip during the grilling process. When broiling, this infusion of flavor does not occur.

These easy tips should give confidence to prepare chicken dinners at home. Chicken is a delicious source of protein and should be included regularly in a healthy diet.

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

* It is also important to refrigerate leftovers from grilling promptly. Don't leave them on the counter top, at room temperature, for very long after you have finished eating.

* Do not use a fork to turn the chicken as it cooks. The piercing causes the juices to escape.

* Marinating gives flavors to your meat, it is composed of seasoning, acid and oil.

* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw chicken.

* Minimize fat drips into the grill, which causes flare ups.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

chicken and rice recipes

Electric grills also make use of direct heat, though they generally can't reach as high a temperature as gas or charcoal grills. The good news is that indoor electric grills allow you to enjoy grilled boneless chicken, vegetables, seafood, and hamburgers year round no matter how much snow is on the ground.

Here are a few tips to help you get started:

* Place smaller pieces of chicken around the outer edges, further away from the main heat source, to allow them to cook slower.

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

* To decrease heat, raise the cooking grid or sprinkle coals with a little water.

* Be sure racks are clean and coat them with vegetable oil or a nonstick vegetable oil spray to help prevent sticking.

* If you are still cooking with charcoals make sure you should light the coals at least half and hour before so that they have time to get hot enough.

* It is generally recommended to add BBQ sauce toward the last end of cooking since it is high in sugar and can burn easily.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

sweet and sour chicken recipes

Delicious grilled chicken is a versatile summertime favorite. It can be simply seasoned lightly and grilled, grilled with a sauce for spicy barbecued chicken, or skillfully seasoned and marinated according to a gourmet recipe.

Check out some tips below:

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

* Before you get ready to grill, marinade your steaks for at least a few hours.

* To decrease heat, raise the cooking grid or sprinkle coals with a little water.

* Meat should be refrigerated immediately when you get home, in the coldest part of the refrigerator or in the meat compartment.

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

* Do not use a fork to turn the chicken as it cooks. The piercing causes the juices to escape.