How to Grill a Spatchcock Chicken
Grilling a spatchcock chicken is one of the fastest ways to grill a whole chicken. It also makes for a super even cook time for both the whole chicken and the result is perfectly crispy skin and juicy and flavorful meat on the inside. There are just a couple of steps that you have to do to prepare a spatchcock chicken and then it’s all about seasoning it the chicken up properly and grilling it until its cooked to perfection.
We have officially entered grilling season and I am all about it. I get lots of questions about how to grill certain meats, but the number one request is always how to grill chicken without drying it out. I am here to tell you that it is not hard to grill up perfectly tender chicken breasts right at home. I have a few tips that will ensure your chicken will turn out juicy every single time. My method for simple grilled bone-in chicken breasts is one that you will use over and over again.
Ummmmm, how is it August already guys? The summer is passing entirely too quickly and although I'm ready for the heat to leave, I am not ready for the idea of summertime to go away! I am holding on to all things grilled, fresh, and easy and pretending like we are not officially one and a half months away from Parks turning ONE! Holy moly! That's a whole other subject though, so let's stick to why we are here and that is for the pork! Grilling pork chops is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to prepare the meat and though it can be tricky, my method of perfectly grilled pork chops will give you a juicy chop every time!
I'm finally back in the kitchen after three weeks of travel! It feels so good to be cooking in my space and to be eating the way I like to eat again. I needed last week to get back into the swing of things and switch my brain from all things baby back to recipe developing mode. Thanks for being so patient with me and allowing me a couple of weeks break from my culinary creations. This week I'm back with a bang and made for you an amazing burger! Summer isn't over yet, and my roasted poblano pork burgers are going to be your new favorite burger to make at home.
It's summer, maybe not officially, but the heat tells me that summer is here. At least in Louisiana, which means one thing. Lots of grilling to be had! And you are going to want to make my charred spicy BBQ grilled chicken with parmesan thyme potato wedges all summer long!
Sometimes I have no idea why we grill in the summer more because it is hot as balls (excuse my French), but seriously it's 4,000 degrees outside and we decide it's a great idea to go and stand by a lit fire and grill some stuff...brilliant. But it just tastes so good that we have to! It just goes with summer, sweat and all, you just have to grab a cold beer, and get to grilling.
Canean and I love BBQ almost as much as we love each other, and making BBQ at home is one of my favorite summer spreads. The key to good BBQ chicken is to slow cook it and add a little char at the end in my opinion. There is nothing better than crispy skin smothered in your favorite sauce..yum!
This sauce is an old faithful that I go to out of my Southern Living cookbook. It's so good that I have never tampered with it too much, just a few minor adjustments. It's sweet and spicy and dark in color and is just delicious! The potatoes are the perfect side and you might even want to dip them into the BBQ sauce..get crazy with it! This is your BBQ after all.
I crave wings like most grown men crave wings and I like to blame that on my husband because I didn't really find a true love for the food until we were together. Wings happen to be one of his favorite go to "splurge" meals and I usually join in on the festivities. You aren't surprised are you? And because I love them so much I decided that I needed to make them at home and that way I could make them a little healthier. So I started making grilled buffalo chicken wings and wedge salads for a side.
I have told you before, but just in case you didn't know, we have an awesome farmer's market where I live and one of the chicken farmers sells skinless wings! They are so delicious and with the skin gone it cuts down on fat immediately. I get them almost every week because I love them so much. If you can't find skinless, don't worry you are still going to healthier with this recipe! Instead of frying the wings, I grill them and then instead of French fries or some other unhealthy side we usually end up getting, I make a salad inspired by the blue cheese dressing and celery served with traditional wings.
It's the perfect light summer meal and it satisfies that wing craving that I get so much and I don't have to feel bad about it at all. If you are a little skeptic, it's ok just give them a try and see for yourself!
