Friday, November 14, 2008

chicken and rice recipes

Chicken is one of the first things I think about when I think of a backyard barbecue. Chicken is a really popular choice for grilling and barbecue. When prepared right, chicken is a good, healthy alternative to beef.

Here are some easy and common sense tips about cooking chicken at home.

* Marinate the chicken for an hour or up to a day, refrigerated.

* Add flavor by scattering dried herb clippings, both sprigs and whole stems, over the coals.

* It is always preferred to use low fire in grilling in order to avoid burnt meat.

* Start with chicken that has been trimmed of excess fat and remember to baste carefully so oil won't drip onto the coals and cause flare ups.

* It is better to marinate meat with a big surface area because it can easily absorb the marinade.

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