Frequently Asked Questions for the best grilled chicken
Whats the best way to store this chicken?Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. Cooked chicken can be diced and sealed and stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. I love having fresh and frozen protein options on hand. It makes meal prep and building meals so much more efficient.
Is there anything I should watch out for?Make sure that your chicken is thawed and fresh. You’ll be able to smell spoiled chicken EASILY. Grilling it immediately after bringing it home is always a good idea.
Do I need to grill this chicken?No, you dont. I provide instructions above on how you can get the same results using the oven instead.
Can I use any seasoning or marinade?Yes, use what you love and/or what fits your meal! This post is meant to provide tips and techniques to get the best tender and juicy chicken. Seasonings are up to you!
How do I tell if my chicken is done cooking?When you cut into your cooked chicken, the juices should be clear or an opaque white. Any red or pink juices indicate more cooking time is needed. Your chicken should an internal temperature of 160-165 degrees. This is the meat thermometer I use.
What’s the secret to tender and juicy chicken breasts?
I present to you the Best Grilled Chicken recipe for super juicy and extremely flavorful chicken. This chicken recipe is an absolute staple in my meal prep line up every single week. Its just so easy to do and adds the best flavor (and protein) to any meal!
After sharing about how tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken can be, I always get the same questions. “How do you prep your chicken? What do season with? Im always overcooking, how do I prevent that?”
And while there are a lot of simple ways to prepare good food in the kitchen, I think there are three tools necessary for a really good chicken.
Can I Use Different Spices on my chicken?
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with spices and swap in the spices you love. The same time and temperature applies to any dry rub you use!
Here are just a few of my favorites:
You can also add in some garlic powder, onion powder, or even cayenne pepper for a little kick!
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