Grill It! with Bobby Flay Season 3 Episode 8 Finger Lickin' Chicken
- TV-G
- August 1, 2010
- 21 min
In the season three episode eight of Grill It! with Bobby Flay, the celebrity chef takes on a new challenge in creating the perfect finger-licking experience with chicken dishes. After a brief introduction, Bobby Flay shares his insights on the type of chicken that works best for grilling and what marinades or rubs work best with it. Then he proceeds to showcase his culinary skills in preparing four different chicken dishes, each with unique flavors and ingredients.
The first dish that Bobby Flay prepares in this episode is a Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken. According to him, the combination of honey and lime is a match made in heaven, and grilling the chicken adds smokiness and depth to the flavors. He starts by marinating the chicken in a mixture of honey, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes before it goes on the grill. After grilling, he serves it with a side of mango salsa, which complements the flavors of the chicken perfectly.
Next up is the Jerk Chicken, which Bobby Flay flavors with a homemade jerk seasoning made with allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and thyme. He also adds some heat with a blend of habanero and scotch bonnet peppers, which he grinds to a paste before rubbing it all over the chicken. He then grills the jerk chicken until it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Bobby Flay serves it with a side of sweet potato fries, which he says help balance out the heat from the jerk seasoning.
The third dish that Bobby Flay cooks up is a Middle Eastern-inspired Shawarma-style Grilled Chicken. He starts by making a marinade with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, then adds the chicken to soak in the flavors. Once marinated, he threads it onto skewers and grills it until it's charred and smoky. Bobby Flay serves it with a side of couscous and a cucumber salad, topped with a tahini sauce.
Last but not least, Bobby Flay prepares a Southern-style Barbecue Chicken that's finger-licking-good. He brushes the chicken with a homemade barbecue sauce that's sweet, tangy, and with a hint of smokiness from smoked paprika. He then grills the chicken until it's caramelized and sticky, and serves it with a side of coleslaw and potato salad.
Throughout the episode, Bobby Flay shares helpful tips and techniques on how to cook chicken perfectly on the grill, including how to prevent flare-ups, how to tell when the chicken is cooked through, and how to achieve the perfect grill marks. He also offers suggestions for sides and beverages that pair well with each dish.
In conclusion, the season three episode eight of Grill It! with Bobby Flay is all about chicken, and Bobby Flay shows off his culinary prowess by creating four different finger-licking-good chicken dishes. Whether you're a fan of sweet and tangy barbecue, jerk seasoning, Middle Eastern flavors, or citrusy honey-lime marinade, there's a chicken dish in this episode that's sure to please your taste buds.