Grilling Chicken Halves & Thighs
These low-fat favorites are quick and delicious on the grill but can overcook in a matter of second. The trick is to pull one piece and cut it open to check doneness.- Prepare barbecue grill for direct cooking, using a single layer of coals.
- Oil hot grid to help prevent sticking, and place chicken on preheated grid.
- Brush one side of chicken with oil; place on preheated grid, oil side down. Brush other sides with oil.
Brushing chicken with oil
will help keep the meat moist
and prevent sticking. - Grill chicken, on covered grill, 6 to 8 minutes until chicken is no longer pink in center, turning chicken over halfway through cooking.
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