How to Make Grilled Chicken
Avoid the greasy mess of fried chicken without missing the flavor by grilling.
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You Will Need
- An old towel
- Canola oil
- 4 chicken breast halves
- Salt and pepper
- A meat thermometer
- 1/3 cup of barbecue sauce
Steps
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Step 1
Heat and oil the grill
Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grate with an old towel dipped in canola oil.
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Step 2
Season
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill.
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Step 3
Grill chicken
Grill boneless chicken, without turning, for six to 10 minutes, or 10 to 14 minutes for bone-in. Flip the chicken and cook the other side.
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Step 4
Use thermometer
Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to test for doneness. Make sure your chicken reaches at least 160 degrees.
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Chicken will become dry if the temperature is above 165 degrees.
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Step 5
Baste chicken
Brush on your favorite barbecue sauce about one minute before the chicken is done.
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The body temperature of a chicken ranges from about 104 to 107.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
