Rouxbe

I use the grill side of a stove-top reversible grill griddle for grilling chicken or meat. I oil the grill before putting the chicken on but the marinade and chicken keep sticking to the grill even though my grill is supposed to be non-stick. This happens especially when I do my tandoori chicken which has a thicker, yoghurt based marinade. I just can't get the chicken to come off clean.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what I'm doing wrong or tips as to how I could fix this problem? The chicken tastes priceless but looks terrible and more often than not, I lose the skin.

Have one side of your grill on a lower temp than the other,sear it on the hot side, then finish on the other. You may be trying to flip it too soon.

Thanks! I had given up hope of getting an answer to this one! I love to grill but I get very disappointed and put off when things stick and my delicious marinade gets left behind with the ckicken skin, on the grill.

Marinated foods tend to want to stick...but here are a few suggestions that might help.

Once the grill is hot, and just before I add the meat, I spray a bit of non-stick spray onto a paper towel, and then I rub the grill with the paper towel (using tongs).

Next, I lightly spray the meat with the cooking spray and then place it, oiled side down.

Also, like Dane said, make sure the meat is cooked enough on the first side, before you try to flip it, as this can also cause sticking/tearing.