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Forgive me if this seems elementary.
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My thirteen year old will be referencing this recipe.
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1.
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Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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2.
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Take chicken out of fridge.
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Rinse them off and pat dry with paper towels.
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Place chicken breasts on the foil lined sheet.
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Wash your hands.
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409 (i.e.
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clean with disinfectant) the counter and the sink.
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Wash your hands again.
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Put your cat in the bedroom so she doesnt eat the chicken.
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4.
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Pour a pile of charcoal into the grill.
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Squirt lighter fluid over briquettes and close lid.
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5.
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Open lid.
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Replace cooking grate.
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Light the charcoal.
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Stay until flame dies down.
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Dont put the lid down!
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Dont close the vents!
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15 minutes later, check grill to make sure the charcoal is becoming ashy.
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Lift up the grate, spread the coals.
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Replace the grate and clean it with the grill brush.
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Go back inside and mix together salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
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Melt 1/4 cup of butter in an 8x8 glass baking dish (about 33 seconds in the microwave).
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Smear seasonings evenly over both sides of chicken.
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Dip both sides of each breast in butter and place back on the foil lined tray.
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Wash hands.
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Put butter dish into dishwasher.
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Wash hands again.
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One half hour after lighting grill, take chicken, tongs, one paper towel, olive oil, and timer outside.
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All of the charcoal briquettes should be covered in ash and you shouldnt be able to hold your hand over the grate for more than a couple of seconds.
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First, youll need to oil the grate.
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Fold the paper towel into a square.
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Grab the square of paper towel with the tongs, and dip into the olive oil.
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Rub it on the cooking grate and repeat until the cooking area is covered.
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Place chicken breasts on the grill, smooth side down.
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The rounded ends should be at 10 oclock.
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The pointy ends should be at 4 0clock.
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Set the timer for 3 minutes.
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When the timer goes off, turn the chicken breasts so that the rounded sides point to 2 oclock and the pointy ends are at 8.
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Set the timer for another 3 minutes.
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When the timer goes off again, flip over all the breasts and cook for 6 minutes.
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Dont close the lid.
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Go inside with the tongs, the timer, the olive oil, and the tray.
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Put the tongs in the dishwasher along with the olive oil bowl.
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Throw away the paper towel and the aluminum foil liner.
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Get a clean pair of tongs and go back outside with the timer and the foil-less sheet.
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When the timer goes off, place chicken on the tray and close the grill lid and the vents.
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Back inside, place pats of butter on chicken and allow them to rest 5- 10 minutes before serving.
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Let your cat out of your room.
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If you are butterflying the breasts, youll probably need to double the seasoning and the amount of butter.
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The times will be reduced to 2-2-4 instead of 3-3-6 minutes.
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This is a fool-proof method for juicy, delicious chicken.
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Always make more than you think youll need!
