Can i grill marinated tilapia fillet or chicken breast on this? will cleaning be a problem?please tell me alternate if it is not possible on this ??
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yes you can grill chicken breast and talapia on this. It's easy to clean, but the teflon will wear off fairly quickly. Spend a few extra dollars and get a better model.
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Yes! the grill works excellent for grilling chicken especially and it cooks realy fast! I'm amazed at how quickly it cooks and comes out delicious every time.
468839
Have never grilled fish on this, my fifth G.F. grill over about 12 years, but boneless chicken is no problem. An earlier response to your question offers excellent advice on cleaning. I clean my grill later so I can have hot food, and warm this small grill for 30-35 seconds and using the custom sponge, dampened with hot water, clean the grill leaving a little water on the cooking surfaces and wiping that with a folded paper towel. Remember to check under the drain lip for grease and drippings.
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Not a problem in grilling either the tilapia or chicken. Clean up is to simply wipe off the grill with a wadded up paper towel while still hot (do not let grill cool down before cleaning or the grease, etc., will congeal/harden) the repeat with a damp paper towel to get any residue off.
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I have used my grill at least once a week or more for the past few years and have not noticed any visible degradation of the Teflon surface. Remember, this is a low cost small grill without the features of larger more expensive units but I think that it gives the most bang for the buck for those who are preparing small meals. Why get a large unit if all you are going to do is grill one chicken breast or one burger, etc.? Cleaning really is simple so long as you clean the unit right away before the grease hardens and bakes on. Simply rub downward along the ridges with a wadded paper towel and then with a damp to wet paper towel and the unit is clean and ready for its next use. I have used my grill at least once a week or more for the past few years and have not noticed any visible degradation of the Teflon surface. Remember, this is a low cost small grill without the features of larger more expensive units but I think that it gives the most bang for the buck for those who are preparing small meals. Why get a large unit if all you are going to do is grill one chicken breast or one burger, etc.? Cleaning really is simple so long as you clean the unit right away before the grease hardens and bakes on. Simply rub downward along the ridges with a wadded paper towel... » Read More I have used my grill at least once a week or more for the past few years and have not noticed any visible degradation of the Teflon surface. Remember, this is a low cost small grill without the features of larger more expensive units but I think that it gives the most bang for the buck for those who are preparing small meals. Why get a large unit if all you are going to do is grill one chicken breast or one burger, etc.? Cleaning really is simple so long as you clean the unit right away before the grease hardens and bakes on. Simply rub downward along the ridges with a wadded paper towel and then with a damp to wet paper towel and the unit is clean and ready for its next use. « Show Less
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I marinate chicken in it and grill it. It's fantastic flavor. recipes from 21 day sugar detox cook book.
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The grill is for raw or marinated meats. Veggies stir fried but no sauces or liquids are suggested
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I've used nothing but canola oil to get the grill seasoned. Get it screaming hot, cover down, anything on the grate from last use will pretty much be ash & easily scraped with the triangular cleaning tool. Use a small hand whisk brush to get rid of the ash. Another spray with canola oil & get'r hot again. IT WILL SMOKE. Nature of the beast. Spray burgers lightly with canola before placing on the smoking hot grate. I use nothing more than 90/10 mix. Too much fat means more flame up. I'll leave 'em on a couple minutes or less, give 'em a quarter turn, same with other side, then finish up with lowered heat until desired done. I do pretty much the same with steaks, chops, & fish. A light spray with the oil before slapping on the grill, prevents sticking & helps keep any seasonings where they should be, on the meat. For chicken, I've added 4 - 1/4" eye bolts to an old grill that raises the meat an 1-1/2" or so to slow grill the meat. I've found a basket type flat grill at Safeway I place on top of the grate when grilling fish, shrimp, veggies and sliced fruit. Again, I'll lightly spray it and the food before grilling. You're always gonna get some Smoke, but after the initial searing, turning the gas down & watching placement of your meat on the grill should keep the smoking manageable. Doug
1940352
Yes, just give it a rinse and pre heat to high before grilling. Before grilling each subsequent time, be sure to clean with a good grill brush.
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I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill after use to keep the rust off and keep it seasoned. Good luck. I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill... » Read More I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill after use to keep the rust off and keep it seasoned. Good luck. « Show Less
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It is a stick-free surface. Still, I would never recommend cooking meat, fish, or anything else in a sticky, gooey marinade. That would be very hard to clean. Remember that you don't want to use anything abrasive, like Brillo or Ajax cleanser. Use sudsy dish cleanser and a soft sponge. Before using, be sure to wipe well with oil, I use olive oil. Do not treat it as you would an outdoor type of grill as it is definitely not.
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Yes for burgers or thin chicken breasts. Tried a London broil and it didn't cook well. Had to slice it up and then cook again. Meat dried out. But I've done marinated chicken and burgers with no problem
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Aely. In fact I am going to have dry rub chicken on the grill tomorrow. I did a marinated chicken a while ago. Both were just great. I try to make extra servings so I can use the left overs for another meal. or make the salads (such as chicken salad for sandwiches during the week). It is much less expensive than to buy cold cuts, much better flavor. and more healthy.Good luck. Jj
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Thanks for your input. maybe I was just being overly anxious. The reason I bought the grill was because I heard grilled meat, directly on the hot surface was bad so I wanted an alternative. I'll take it out of the box and try it. :o)
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Cooking meat is one of the best features of this grill. It works best on servings of uniform thickness that hold the cooking surfaces fairly parallel, like fish filets, hamburgers, steaks, sliced vegitables. This will insure even cooking. It will still do a good job with uneven items like whole chicken breasts that taper in thickness. When the thick part is done the thin part will be over-cooked. That can be overcome by overlapping the thin ends of two chicken breasts to equal the thick parts. Don't even think about turkey legs! Here is a special caution I learned from the smallest George Foreman grills. Do not use no-stick spray. The non-stick surface will deteriorate faster. If you have to butter up the grill, use a brush and simple cooking oil. This applies to all Teflon surfaces, but those with the thinnest Teflon coating go first. Keep the grease capture cup in place, and don't try to cover the whole cooking surface: The splatter from the meats on the edges of the grills will spray out on your counter top. I place the grill on a thin sheet of plastic sold as a cutting board (!?!) And remember: this grill has no off switch, and the rheostat is lousy. I rolled out and cooked a thin sheet of hamburger meat to find the cold parts of the grills.
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Yes, absolutely. It handles high temps quite well so that chicken and chops will get good sear marks, if that is your intention. Otherwise, the grill cooks at all other temps too. I read that it defrosts foods at an alarming fast time--with food safety in mind--and I find that to be true. Since the non stick surface has worn on mine, I use it more for defrosting than anything else.
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I think you can grill just about anything on it, we do hotdogs and chicken breast tenders, you can marinate your meat first, also you don't have to do meat, if vegetarian you can grill veggies, it is totally non-stick surface, you can also grill sandwiches. It is very easy to operate, you plug it in and wait for the green light to come on, it is now ready. We can grill up to five foot long hot dogs or maybe 6 or 7 regular size at a time. It is big enough to grill two large hamburger or veggie patties or four small ones at a time. It is super fast and does not heat up the kitchen, so we use it a lot during the summer. I usually wipe it clean with a damp paper towel. Or use a sponge with water and a squirt of dish soap then a damp paper towel. I think you can grill just about anything with it. I love mine!
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sorry to say that is common withe these types of grills. green egg included. the easiest thing to do is coat with pam and then burn the grates every use. thats not fixing the problem it just cleans them. It's like having cast iron pans. you could bring them inside every use but that may be a hassle. sorry about the issu. :(
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You can, but it is more labor intensive. It takes my husband about 4 minutes to clean his grill. It is about 4 years old and the grates look as good today as they did when he got them, actually better as they are now seasoned. he is adament about keeping a spotoless grill and I don't want him spending the kind of time that he used to keeping it that way. I love that he is done quickly and joining the family again.
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The grill is great. Chicken, pork, steak, sausages, burgers get crusty on top, juicy in the middle. I don't use a lid. I cook under the exhaust hood in my kitchen. Clean up is easy. Very little fat splatter away from the grill.
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teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs completely. i clean mine outside with soap, water, and a super soft brush everytime i use it. enjoy! teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs... » Read More teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs completely. i clean mine outside with soap, water, and a super soft brush everytime i use it. enjoy! « Show Less