How to Grill Chicken: How Long Does It Take to Grill Chicken, Really?

How to Grill Chicken

1. Spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.

2. It is important that your grill is clean before cooking.

3. Make sure chicken is fully thawed before grilling.

4. Heat the grill depending on cut of chicken. For boneless chicken breasts, cook on high heat. This should take about 6-10 minutes on each side. Longer-cooking cuts (such as bone-in chicken parts) should be cooked over a lower heat. This could take between 45-60 minutes to cook.

5. Turn chicken every 10 minutes.

6. Use long-handled tongs or a wide metal spatula to move the chicken. Poking it with a fork will cause precious juices to escape. You need those juices for moist and tender chicken.

7. Know what kind of seasonings you are using. Marinades and basting sauces, many of which have a high sugar content, will burn if the grill temperature is too hot or if exposed to heat for too long. Cook on medium heat and pour sauce on chicken towards the end (after about 25 minutes).

8. If you're cooking boneless chicken breasts, pound them flat before grilling. This will allow them to cook evenly.

9. Don't risk serving under-cooked chicken. When in doubt, make a small cut into the thickest part so you can be positive that it's no longer pink inside. You can also check doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the chicken to see if it has reached a safe internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.

Grilled Chicken Recipe

1. Cut each whole chicken breast into two pieces and each breast into four.

2. Cut two long, parallel, diagonal slits on each side of the leg pieces. The slits should never start at an edge and should be deep enough to reach the bone; cut similar slits on the meaty side of each breast piece.

3. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, coriander, cayenne, turmeric and honey. Mix until smooth and put the chicken in marinade.

4. Rub the marinade into all the pieces, making sure it goes deep into the slits.

5. Set aside for 1-2 hours, turning the pieces now and then.

6. Preheat the grill to a medium high temperature (450 degrees F) and arrange the chicken pieces skin side down, in a single layer on a grilling tray.

7. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until nicely browned, basting once with the juices.

8. Turn the pieces over and cook the second side for a similar length of time, basting once or twice with the juices. The chicken should be well browned before serving.

Easy Recipes for Grilled Chicken