How to Grill chicken for a healthier meal

Avoid the greasy mess of fried chicken without missing the flavor by grilling. Grilled chicken is delicious and much better for you than fried. Follow along with this video and have a great barbeque.

You Will Need

* An old towel

* Canola oil

* 4 chicken breast halves

* Salt and pepper

* A meat thermometer

* 1/3 cup of barbecue sauce

Step 1: Heat and oil the grill

Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grate with an old towel dipped in canola oil.

Step 2: Season

Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill.

Step 3: Grill chicken

Grill boneless chicken, without turning, for six to 10 minutes, or 10 to 14 minutes for bone-in. Flip the chicken and cook the other side.

Step 4: Use thermometer

Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat to test for doneness. Make sure your chicken reaches at least 160 degrees.

Chicken will become dry if the temperature is above 165 degrees.

Step 5: Baste chicken

Brush on your favorite barbecue sauce about one minute before the chicken is done.

Did you know? The body temperature of a chicken ranges from about 104 to 107.5 degrees Fahrenheit.