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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Enjoy Barbeque Chicken That's Moist and Flavorful With These Tips

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By Ashley King

Chicken is a favorite food at any barbeque. There are so many different ways to cook it, and creative ideas for sauces, rubs and marinades. Keep in mind, though, that chicken isn't easy to barbeque. Many of us have had chicken at some time or another that was charred to a crisp on the outside and undercooked in the middle. It can be a health hazard if it's barbequed too hastily. Here are some ideas for great ways to prepare and cook your chicken so it's tasty and juicy.

Before you start cooking the chicken, make sure the meat is completely thawed out, and wash it well. Then cut it into smaller pieces. Remove any excess fat to prevent flare ups while it's on the grill. The day before you plan to cook it let the chicken soak in a marinade sauce. This is the most important step for making the chicken juicy and flavorful. You can use an airtight container or Zip-loc bags to store it. Or, use a spice rub on the meat and then put it in the fridge. Whatever you do, don't wrap the chicken with aluminum foil.

Barbeque sauce is wonderful on chicken, but wait until the meat is totally cooked before adding it. This will make the chicken tender with a great taste. This also means there will be no flare ups, since the sauce is the true culprit in these cases. The sugar in the sauce is what causes the burning. In order to keep your chicken moist you can baste it with apple juice over a slow heat. You can use almost anything, except wine. Wine will do nothing save for two things. First of all it will dry out the meat, and depending on what type of wine is used, it can cause a bigger fire.

The best way to barbeque chicken is to cook it long and slow. Set your smoker to a temperature of 225 degrees and let it spit and sizzle for at least four hours if you've got half of a bird. If you're using a charcoal grill rake the coals to one side and cook the chicken on the other. Start grilling it with the skin side down and after three quarters of the cooking time has elapsed, turn it over.

Always use a meat thermometer! This is the most important thing to remember when barbeque chicken is on the menu. If your guests eat raw or undercooked poultry it can be dangerous. Get one of those voice alert remote thermometers so you know the chicken is cooked perfectly. Then get ready to enjoy a juicy, flavorful meal. - 24553

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