Foreman Grill People........

[BlkWS6]

How long do you cook your chicken on the grill (thawed)? I have a Foreman knock off and it says 5-8min. I normally cook it for 8min (scared to death of Salmonella or any other foodborne illnesses) but then the outside is really tough and nasty. I did it for 6min today and it was much, MUCH better but I want to make sure that Im still cooking it enough. Or should I just get a meat thermometer, and if that is the case is it 180degrees when done inside? Thanks!

 

[crmdogg]

I wouldn't cook it for a set time I usually just check by sight and see if it is done

 

[HANSEL]

I agree with crmdogg
I cook them like 4 minutes. I cant eat dry chicken. Cut the thick part of one open after 3-4 minutes of cooking, if there is no more pink your good to go.

 

[BlkWS6]

Thanks guys. Yeah I think Im just too paranoid about undercooking the chicken that I have been charcoal'ing it for the past year or so.

 

[Toozee]

I do 6min....but you can go less I think.
Just check the thick part.

 

[BlkWS6]

Thanks guys! That "beef jerky" chicken was getting a little old!

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

yeah 5-8 minutes is about how long it takes me to do it
as soon as it starts getting brown stripes it's pretty much done for me but i get a knife and fork and cut to see if the center is still pink, if it isnt i eat it otherwise another 1-3 minutes

 

[Toozee]

I just tried cutting my chicken breasts into strips before I cook'em.

That rules....cut my cook time down to 3 min !
Still very juicy too! This makes it easier to cook chicken 3lbs at a time LOL.

 

[HANSEL]

I just tried cutting my chicken breasts into strips before I cook'em.

That rules....cut my cook time down to 3 min !
Still very juicy too! This makes it easier to cook chicken 3lbs at a time LOL.

Hehe. I bought one of those hamilton beach indoor grills and cook a 6lb CostCo bag at a time.

 

[Bullit]

i have found that if you cut the chicken in pieces about as big as your thumb (sorry cant think of anything else about the same size ) and throw them on the stove it takes about the same time. and its MUCH MORE TENDER i think you all should try it.

What temp?
How long?

Elaborate please.

 

[Toozee]

By the way....there's a "Foreman-like" indoor grill I saw on Target.com a while back that was BIGGER and you could take out the grill part and put in in the DISHWASHER !!!!!!!

Only about $50-$60 or so.

 

[geoffgarst]

just take a knife and cut it open in the thickest part and see if you see any pinkish area. If it is solid white. It is generally done.

 

[The Sun Devil]

I wouldn't cook it for a set time I usually just check by sight and see if it is done

ya just make sure it is cooked all the way, you dont it being uncooked esically chicken.

 

[jenscats5]

When cooking meat in large chunks (ie steaks, beef or fish, whole chicken breasts, etc) once done cooking, let the meat sit for 5 minutes as it continues to cook. Don't cut it cuz it'll let all the juice out & become DRY!! After the 5 minutes, cut it & if not done then cook it a little more. Cutting meat too soon after cooking will let all the juices out & dry it out big time.

Otherwise cut the chicken into strips, it cooks faster & isn't as dry.

 

[eurorides]

chicken is way more tender when i cut breast into small pieces and then cook it on the stove...just move it around with a wood spoon now and then. i havent used my forman grill in months, the stove is way better imho.