"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Peter Aitken wrote:
>
> > I am puzzled as to why you would boil chicken before grilling it. Seems
like
> > an extra unneeded step that would do nothing but remove flavor.
>
> Lots of people boil (poach) chicken to cook it before finishing it off on
the
> BBQ. It's a good way to make sure that it is properly cooked without it
turning
> out like an altar sacrifice when BBQing on direct heat. It doesn't lose
that
> much flavour, and a strong, sweet sauce can add more flavour.
>
>

I'm glad at least that you did not mention boiling ribs <g>! I understand
what you are saying but it seems like a substitute for knowing how to grill.
Better to learn how to moderate the heat to prevent the blackened chicken
effect.


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