Chook Me!

this may sound stupid but how long do you cook chicken on the grill?

i have never grilled chicken before. i just started grilling and ive been able to make corn, burgers, and easy stuff like hot dogs. how long does it take to grill chicken? what other things could i make on the grill? any suggestions on what to try next?

Public Comments

1. hope this helps To grill chicken - Lay broiler-fryer halves, quarters, or parts on the grill, with the rack about 8 inches above the heat source. Turn pieces frequently, using a tongs, not a fork. This will prevent the piercing which causes flare-ups and that unappetizing blackened chicken that so many back yard chefs are famous for. Brush the with either homemade or commercial barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling time. Barbecue sauce applied earlier in the grilling process can also cause over-browning and burning. Grill for about 45 minutes to an hour. Always cook chicken until it's well-done, never medium or rare. Just before removing it from the grill, test for doneness by gently piercing it with a fork. If chicken is thoroughly cooked, a fork can be inserted with ease and juices will be clear, not pink. Leg and wing joints will also move freely. If the outside looks done before the chicken is thoroughly cooked on the inside, lay it on a piece of aluminum foil for the remaining time on the grill.
2. There is no time I could give you to cook the chicken. It depends on the size of the grill, if it's gas or charcoal, what heat setting you have it on. Use a meat thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the meat. The USDA recommends that you cook it to a minimum internal temperature of 165 F. If you don't have a thermometer (which I would highly recommend you go out and buy), cook it until the juices are clear and the meat is no longer pink.
3. Here's the bad news, no one can tell you. Every grill is different. Here's the good news, it's easy to find out. Put a piece of chicke on the grill with a meat thermometer in it. When it gets to 130 degrees flip it and put the thermometer back in. Check the time. Then when it gets to 155 degrees pull it. Check the time. Then wrap it in foil and let it rest for a few minutes. This will get the chicken up to the recommended 165 degrees(it keeps cooking)