Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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.
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.
* Prepare the fire a half hour or more before grilling.
* Marinate your meats.
* Chicken should be well-done. If you don't want to take the usual time it takes, cook your chicken partially in the microwave and then finish it on the grill.
* Before you get ready to grill, marinade your steaks for at least a few hours.
Monday, January 12, 2009
recipes for orange chicken
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.
Cooking chicken can be easy if you know what you are doing, Here are some tips to help you cook your chicken.
* Without a proper fire, you can not expect great results.
* Be sure racks are clean and coat them with vegetable oil or a nonstick vegetable oil spray to help prevent sticking.
* 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.
* 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.
* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw chicken.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
chicken ala king recipes
If you are grilling small pieces or smaller quantities of meat, consider using a gas grill to provide fast and efficient direct heat. If you are grilling large pieces of meat, or larger portions, a charcoal grill will help create a slow cooked, smoky taste using indirect heat.
Here are some easy and common sense tips about cooking chicken at home.
* Use a meat thermometer.
* Grilling marinated chicken can really give you a perfect meal.
* Wait until the chicken is tender and moist before adding any sauces.
* Marinating gives flavors to your meat, it is composed of seasoning, acid and oil.
* 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.
* Before you can really serve up a tasty poultry dish the right way, you need a few tips for grilling chicken.
Friday, January 9, 2009
chicken marinade recipes
Chicken is our nations most popular meat however when it comes to the barbecue it's probably less popular because people are more concerned to ensure that the meat is properly cooked. I've known some even to pre-cook chicken in the microwave first but this really isn't necessary.
Here are some cooking and buying tips to get you started:
* Marinating gives flavors to your meat, it is composed of seasoning, acid and oil.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
sesame chicken recipes
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.
Grilling season is here. You've got your grill full of gas, you've stocked up on hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks, and you're ready to go. Chicken also makes a healthy meal, here are some tips should help you on your way to grilling great chicken.
* Keep an instant read thermometer near the grill for a quick way of checking when your chicken is done.
* Before you can really serve up a tasty poultry dish the right way, you need a few tips for grilling chicken.
* Coat grate with vegetable cooking spray, or brush with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking.
* Grilling marinated chicken is good way to have a delicious meal.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
mexican chicken recipes
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.
Check out some tips below:
* Chicken should be well-done. If you don't want to take the usual time it takes, cook your chicken partially in the microwave and then finish it on the grill.
* If you have a hard time in telling whether your chicken is almost cooked, you could purchase a meat thermometer.
* When marinating the meat, turn it several times and it is preferred to be put in the refrigerator.
* Without a proper fire, you can not expect great results.
* 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.
Monday, January 5, 2009
slow cooker chicken 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.
Check out some tips below:
* Figure out how much food and drink you'll need for the number of people you have invited.
* Never re-use marinades that have come in contact with raw chicken.
* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw chicken.
* Be sure racks are clean and coat them with vegetable oil or a nonstick vegetable oil spray to help prevent sticking.
* Try the gentle sweetness of basil and thyme, which are especially good with chicken.
* Never place cooked meat on a platter that held raw meat.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
grilled chicken recipes
The chicken must be checked for proper doneness when using either cooking method. The best way to check doneness is to use a meat thermometer. If a meat thermometer is not available, a visual test can be performed by piercing the pieces with a fork. If thoroughly cooked, the juices should run clear. Doneness can also be checked by cutting into the thickest part of the chicken and making sure the meat is opaque all the way through.
Here is a list of quick tips:
* Wait until the chicken is tender and moist before adding any sauces.
* 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.
* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.
* Keep the meat refrigerated until you are ready to put it on the grill.
* To decrease heat, raise the cooking grid or sprinkle coals with a little water.
Friday, January 2, 2009
chicken parmesan recipes
When grilling chicken pieces with the skin on the first thing to do to avoid flare-ups is to not pierce the meat. Remember to always use tongs when grilling chicken. Also be sure to always keep the chicken moving. Try to save space on the grill to move chicken pieces out of the fire. Move the chicken to the upper rack or off the grill completely for a minute to let the fires die down. Chicken should be cooked at a medium temperature, not at the highest temperature setting on your grill.
Here are some cooking and buying tips to get you started:
* To decrease heat, raise the cooking grid or sprinkle coals with a little water.
* Grilling marinated chicken can really give you a perfect meal.
* Be sure all utensils, plates, and cooking surfaces are clean, and your hands are washed well before and after handling raw chicken.
* Figure out how much food and drink you'll need for the number of people you have invited.