One of the biggest challenges with grilling chicken is cooking it just right, so it’s flavorful, tender, and juicy without being overcooked. There are a few techniques, tips, and tricks that can help you achieve a perfectly cooked bird.
If your recipe calls for boneless breasts, pounding the pieces using a mallet or cast iron skillet will tenderize your meat and this allows the chicken to be cooked evenly throughout. Any cut of chicken you put on the grill will benefit from a marinade for a boost of flavor and to tenderize the bird. Consider using an instant-read thermometer to test the internal temperature so you know exactly when to pull your chicken off the grill. Here is the perfect guide that will answer all of your chicken temperature questions.
Below you’ll find a line-up of recipes that travel the globe and run the gamut from whole-roasted, to skewered, to slathered in flavorful rubs and marinades. Make these recipes all summer long whether you’re cooking up some chicken on the grill for a weeknight meal or throwing a backyard BBQ for a crowd.
