Throwing chicken on the grill is a great way to feed the entire family without breaking the bank. Plus consider how many different ways you can use chicken and you’ll quickly realize that you could make a different meal for your family every night of the week and only use chicken. The versatility of chicken makes it an easy go-to for pretty much anyone.

But sometimes it can be tricky to cook. Unlike beef, chicken absolutely requires that you cook it to a certain temperature (and that temperature is 165 degrees, by the way, so you should invest in a kitchen thermometer if you haven’t yet). Unfortunately, time and again, chicken gets overcooked in an attempt to make sure it’s done enough for consumption.

So how can you combat that problem? Is there anything to be done? Can you have chicken that’s cooked to the proper internal temperature that’s still nice and juicy or is that a fruitless conquest? Luckily for you, the team at Mighty Flame Propane Cylinder Exchange is here to help.

How to Make Moist Chicken

The secret is actually surprisingly simple–a little bit of marinade goes a long way. If you’re going to be grilling, even half an hour of time spent marinating is going to make a world of difference. Of course if you can afford to leave your chicken in a marinade for a full 24 hours, you’re going to reap all of the juicy benefits.

Here are a few things that make for great marinade ingredients:

• Oils (olive oil, canola oil, etc.)
• Seasonings (such as salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and the like)
• Herbs (dill, bay leaves, rosemary, etc.)

These ingredients can impart a lot of flavor and juiciness to your chicken and help to make the experience a flavorful one. You might be tempted to throw in some lemon, lime, or orange juice as well (after all, citrus pairs incredibly well with chicken) but these will only work against you in the end.

One of the best things you can do is look up chicken marinade recipes and see what other people are doing. Perhaps you’ll find the perfect one for you during your search, or maybe you’ll be inspired to try something that’s all your own. Either way, you’ll have a marinade recipe that helps you to make the best chicken you’ve ever made in your life.

It’s That Simple

It really is that simple. When you fire up your grill, be sure to cook chicken directly over high heat to be sure that everything cooks evenly and you’ll end up with a meal that your whole family is sure to love. Dry, tasteless chicken is a thing of the past thanks your your newfound marinade expertise. All thanks to Mighty Flame Propane Cylinder Exchange!

So get out there and try something new, then be sure to let us know what works. We always love trying new recipes and we can’t wait to hear about what you discover. Until next time, grill safely, friends and neighbors!