These tips make a weeknight grilled dinner even easier and more spontaneous.
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The freezer is my friend when it comes to last-minute weeknight dinners.
9 Foods you’ve got the option to Grill From Frozen
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Be sure the crust is pre-cooked, as raw frozen dough is likely to stick to the grill.
Thin Chicken Cutlets
Choosing thin, flat cutlets is your best bet for grilling chicken from frozen.
Use yourmeat thermometerto be sure!
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Youre looking for 165F measured at the thickest part of the cutlet.
Thinner chops can be cooked over high heat the whole time.
Check that the chops reach 145 oF at the thickest part.
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Serve it with a compound butter or makeelotewith crema, mayo, herbs, and cotija.
Vegetables
Zuccarello recommends grilling vegetables from frozen to allow them to char without drying out on the inside.
7 Tips for Grilling From Frozen
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That way you don’t end up with charred spots and raw spots.
Steaks and burgers are two great examples.
Oil the grill well before putting the food on, says Zuccarello.
Preheat the grill
Be sure to preheat the grill.
Zuccarello recommends at least 15 minutes for gas and 5 minutes for charcoal.