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Grill Perfectly Moist Chicken Under a Brick


Say goodbye to grilled chicken that's part underdone and part over-charred. By resting a foil-wrapped brick on the chicken halves, you'll flatten them out to cook more evenly and achieve moist chicken perfection.

Men's Health posts this tip from BBQ master Chris Lilly about turning a brick into an unusual grilling tool. Basically, you just need to wrap bricks in two sheets of heavy-duty foil, then preheat the grill to medium-low and:

Place the chicken halves on the grill, skin side down. Place a brick over each half, cover the grill, and cook until their internal temperature reaches 165°F, 40 to 45 minutes, turning and basting them halfway through.

Hit up the link below for recipes and more solutions to common grilling problems.

Avoid Grilling Gaffes | Men's Health