When cooking chicken the first thing people usually do wrong is overcook it. They leave it on the grill for way too long until there is nothing left but dehydrated meat and bone. You want to cook your chicken only to 170 degrees, never more. The idea is to let the chicken rest. Carry over heat will increase the temperature to 180 degrees, the safe point at which you can eat chicken.
These easy tips should give confidence to prepare chicken dinners at home. Chicken is a delicious source of protein and should be included regularly in a healthy diet.
* Meat should be refrigerated immediately when you get home, in the coldest part of the refrigerator or in the meat compartment.
* Never place cooked meat on a platter that held raw meat.
* Wait until the chicken is tender and moist before adding any sauces.
* Allow food to thaw to room temperature before grilling for added tenderness and flavor, but don't let food sit un-refrigerated longer than 20 to 30 minutes to prevent bacteria growth.
* When preparing leftovers, reheat pre-cooked meats until they are at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Marinate the chicken for an hour or up to a day, refrigerated.
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