Can I use the grill tray in my oven for grilling?

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My oven came with 2 baking trays, and a small tray which looks like a grill (i.e, its got rows of vertical metal strips the same way as a grill does). Can I use this tray for grilling or broiling, and if so, how would I use it?

I.e If I wanted to grill a chicken breast, would I just leave the tray in the oven to heat up, marinate the breast, then put it on the tray and close the oven? Or what would I have to do?



Best Answer

Here's what I do - it simulates the high direct heat and then lower, indirect to finish ( like on the real grill with multiple zones):

  • Put the 'grill' on the top rack (make sure its not coated or non-stick, that it can take high heat). (I do mean to put a pan under this to catch grease.)

  • Turn the oven to broil for a few minutes.

  • Prep your chicken.

  • Put it in the oven under the broiler for a few minutes (I can't really give you a time here because it depends on thickness and other things), but you're trying to promote that browning and a bit of char like the grill.*

  • After its been in a few minutes and browned/charred somewhat, pull it out and quickly flip it and repeat.

  • If your dish isn't fully cooked to your liking, move the item to the middle rack and turn the heat down some.

  • Pull it out when finished and Rest the meat.

  • Enjoy

To be honest though, for indoor grilling - I usually preheat the oven to 400, get some grill marks on a cast iron grill pan, and then finish in the oven. Its only when the volume is too much that I do the above method. Cast iron grill pan for a couple of servings has always been much less troublesome than the broiler which can bring items from tasty to ruined in record time for me.


*Some people close the oven door here, some don't - its the difference between if you just want to sear it or really start to cook it. I pretty nearly always close the door, but I'm also the guy who always puts the lid back on the grill.




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Quick Answer about "Can I use the grill tray in my oven for grilling?"

Grilling tray can also be used in oven or toaster oven, and it is best for french fries, wings, meat, vegetable and more, since it is bake crispy food. Due to the non stick surface, no oil will be needed for release, and the cleanup is also very easy.

Can you use an oven like a grill?

Another popular technique to mimic the grill can be done in your very own oven\u2014just think of your oven's broiler as a kind of upside-down grill. Using intense, direct heat to char and cook things quickly, proper use of a broiler can lead to a tantalizing, caramelized crust, very similar to outdoor grilling.

What do you use a grill tray for?

What Can I Cook With a Grill Pan?
  • Red meat: Treat yourself to juicy steaks and burgers. ...
  • White meat: Chow down on tender, flavorful grilled chicken, turkey and pork.
  • Seafood: From water to table, seafood fare like salmon, shrimp, scallops are made better with a grill pan.


  • Can I put a cast iron grill pan in the oven?

    To get the most out of your cast iron-meat searing experience, preheat the pan over the flame so it has time to absorb the heat. As an added bonus, the cast iron is oven-safe, so you can take it from the stovetop directly into the oven.



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