I don’t know about you, but summer eating at our house is all about the grill. And I love discovering new ways to grill chicken! Now, since chicken is a leaner meat, it tends to dry out more quickly than other types of meat. So the key is to know exactly how to prepare and grill it so you end up with tender, juicy chicken every time. To make your life a little bit easier, I’ve put together my tips and tricks for perfect grilled chicken along with some of my all-time favorite Grilled Chicken Recipes. Some are sweet, some are spicy, and some are somewhere in between. And they’re all delicious! Serve them with Easy Broccoli Salad, Easy Potato Salad, Homemade Coleslaw and Lemonade for a summer feast no one will forget!
Tips and Notes for Grilling Chicken
Marinate it! Even a little bit of marinating time can make a world of difference. So, if you don’t feel like prepping days ahead, soak it in a marinade for a couple of hours. It will work wonders! Check out my Grilled Chicken Marinade for a recipe.Season it. It’s so easy to add flavor to chicken! Rub it with any spices you like and feel free to experiment. The chicken will soak up any flavor you throw at it! Check the temperature. Chicken, particularly chicken breast, can overcook and dry out quickly. Keep an instant read thermometer on-hand so you can check the internal temperature so as not to over-cook it. Once it reaches 165ºF, pull it off the grill!Let it rest. A few minutes of resting time gives the juices (and flavor) time to settle back into the meat. Cut into it too soon and the juices will run out and result in dry chicken.
Grilled Chicken Recipes
