How long do you grill chicken?

Next to hamburgers, chicken runs a close second when it comes to grilling favorites.

Temperature
Chicken should be grilled at a temperature between 230 degrees F and 250 degrees F for three-quarters of an hour to an hour. The time depends on how hot your grill is. When cooking on a lower heat you don't have to worry about flames burning the meat.

If chicken is grilled at a temperature that is too high, the outside will be charred and the inside will be raw.

If you are closing the grill while you cook, you can put most grills on low-heat and cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side.

Meat Thermometer
It is always a good idea to have a meat thermometer on hand when you are grilling or cooking in the kitchen. The thermometer will tell you precisely how hot the meat is, and if it has been grilled or cooked sufficiently to kill all bacteria. A boneless chicken’s internal temperature is 170 degrees F when it is fully cooked. The bone of the chicken should be 180 degrees F. Using a thermometer eliminates conjecture.

Look at the Juices
One way to tell if your chicken is thoroughly grilled is to look at the juices when you twist a joint. If the juice is clear the chicken is done.

Different Parts of the Chicken
Because chicken thighs and legs are fattier than other parts of the chicken, they may take a little longer to cook. You can choose to start on a high heat, searing them and then turn the heat down to about 180 degrees F. The thighs can be placed closer to the burner than the breasts and that way they will be done at approximately the same time.

Consider Boiling Beforehand
Some grill masters choose to boil the dark meat for 15 minutes before putting it on the grill to ensure that it is thoroughly cooked.

Marinate
You can opt to marinate your chicken or not. Consider marinating it in a thin layer of BBQ sauce over night (in the refrigerator) and then brushing on more of the marinated sauce while you are grilling.

Prevent Sticking
You can prevent the chicken from sticking on your grill by spraying PAM or a comparable product on a grill that is cold as well as on the tongs, and skewers if you are using them. In addition, using this spray will augment the taste of your chicken.

Kabobs
Betty Crocker advises when grilling chicken-kabobs that you grill the kabobs over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes and then turn them, brush with marinade, turn again, grilling until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

Advantages of Gas Grills
Gas grills, in contrast to wood or charcoal grills or smokers, offer some perks for grill aficionados, including easy use and achieving the exact temperature that is needed for the particular food you are cooking. It is easy to maintain that temperature when using a gas grill, which are simple to turn off when you have completed your grilling mission.

When using a gas grill, if you close the lid the food cooks faster because the heat is trapped and the temperature gets higher quicker. On the other hand, when you keep the lid open you can turn the product and make sure that each side is grilled evenly. Leaving the lid open prevents the meat from cooking too fast. You may want to experiment and see which technique ends in the best results.