George Foreman Grill

nataliesaunders2470
nataliesaunders2470 Posts: 24 Member
edited September 20 in Recipes
Well well, I must say, this is probably my must have gadget of the year. This time last year I was drinking too much, smoking waaaay too much, not eating healthily at all, and laughed at the idea of exercise. Spending money on a Geroge Foreman wouldn't have even crossed my mind!

A year down the line however, I've given up smoking, only drink on weekends, exercise regularly and am trying to eat healthily (even though I'm not a great cook)

I ended up purchasing a George Foreman grill in order to cook chicken mainly....amazing! Mine arrived yesterday, and I cooked my first chicken breast on it today, I have to say, it's absolutely wonderful, particularly for someone like me who generally has a phobia of anything that's daunting to cook.


Does anybody else have one of these? Perhaps any recipes to share?

Many thanks everyone!
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  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    I love my Foreman grill. I cook everything on it. I lightly season shrimp with spice islands spicy seafood seasoning and throw it on the foreman cook for about 2 minutes. I even cook bacon ( well cooked bacon I have had any for a while) on it. it comes out flat and crispy. Steaks are awesome on it as well. simple seasoning and maybe a little Pam ( after a while things may start to stick) Enjoy cooking!
  • tiffanygil
    tiffanygil Posts: 478 Member
    bump I love my forman grill it is so fast!!
  • nataliesaunders2470
    nataliesaunders2470 Posts: 24 Member
    Sounds delicious, I'm definately going to be trying out steaks soon!

    My boyfriend was saying how if he ever had bananas that had brown skins and had gone soft, he'd put them under the grill. Worth trying perhaps.
  • courtney_love2001
    courtney_love2001 Posts: 1,468 Member
    If you eat a lot of sandwiches, this thing is key. You plug it in and can toast your sandwich in about a minute. It makes the cheese all gooey and warm...MMM! It elevates the humble sandwich to a whole new level :)
  • nataliesaunders2470
    nataliesaunders2470 Posts: 24 Member
    Yum. I love toasted sandwiches too, but I find when I've used a sandwich maker the crusts end up too hard. Looking forward to giving them a blast on the old Georgey instead!
  • kratrina
    kratrina Posts: 9 Member
    I love chicken on the George Foreman! We always marinate the chicken breasts for a little while then cook them right up. It's a great purchase! Congratulations!

    Really love hamburgers on it, too. Makes it very easy!
  • mswing7674
    mswing7674 Posts: 44
    I have used it for chicken, turkey burgers and turkey bacon... everything comes out great on it :)
  • HonestOmnivore
    HonestOmnivore Posts: 1,356 Member
    I WANT to buy fresh organic chicken breasts but usually I end up using frozen chicken breasts that come in big bags. If you have frozen breasts on hand, before you head out for work in the morning take a breast (or two if you're cooking for two) and put it in a plastic baggie with some of your favorite salad dressing, and leave it in the refrigerator. When you get home it will be ready for the grill.

    I've used Barbecue sauce and honey mustard, plain balsamic vinegar, lemon juice or orange juice... YUM!
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    I love mine too, this reminded me that my Mom borrowed it a few weeks ago, I need to go get it back :D
  • bellinachuchina
    bellinachuchina Posts: 498 Member
    Love my George :)

    We make wraps, paninis, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, even some grilled veggies! Don't think I would have been as successful without it, honestly. For me, it basically eliminates the need to add extra fats, oils, etc.!
  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162
    I bought one for my daughter as a home-warming gift - she loves it and uses it for almost everything. I've actually thought about making a purchase for myself - just haven't yet... LOL... :flowerforyou: Sounds like everyone is happy with theirs! :bigsmile:
  • nataliesaunders2470
    nataliesaunders2470 Posts: 24 Member
    It does indeed! I had mine delivered to work yesterday, as soon as everyone saw what it was they started raving about what they love to cook on it; it just seems so handy for anyone, students, parents, busy workers - and it appears that everything is a lot healthier, what more c an you ask for?? I adore chicken, so I think I'll make a chicken sandwich tomorrow, perhaps with some tomato, mushroom and cheese...
  • Iceprincessk25
    Iceprincessk25 Posts: 1,888 Member
    My BF is OBSESSED with it!!!!!
  • rtrautmann
    rtrautmann Posts: 57
    George Foreman is my hero and makes me a nice toasty wrap or sandwich for lunch on occasion. :smooched:
  • kcdrake
    kcdrake Posts: 512
    bump
    I'm always looking for new ideas!
  • Raphi
    Raphi Posts: 124 Member
    Hey, I never thought of using my GF Grill for grilling sandwiches before! Thanks :happy:
  • curvykatie
    curvykatie Posts: 870 Member
    how long does chicken take to cook on the GF?
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
    Thanks for reminding me :flowerforyou:

    I totally forgot I bought one... :laugh:
  • nataliesaunders2470
    nataliesaunders2470 Posts: 24 Member
    how long does chicken take to cook on the GF?


    Chicken breast takes about 5 minutes. You can even cook it from frozen too, although I've not tried this yet.

    Today for lunch I mixed some BBQ powder with garlic olive oil and marinaded the chicken breast, and cooked some mediterranean vegetables (cooked these in the GF too)
    To finish, I used lots of black pepper and a little salt. It was absolutely delicious, and less than 350 calories.
  • clheide
    clheide Posts: 112 Member
    love, love, LOVE my george! we cook lots of stuff on it, but my fave is probably just a good 'ole burger! i find that it's hard to pan cook or BBQ the lean ground beef...either it doesn't end up "done" enough or it's dry and hard as a hockey puck. but not george burger!!! YUMMM-YYY!!!
  • laural007
    laural007 Posts: 251 Member
    I love my GFG! I never thought about cooking sandwiches, yum!

    After I'm done cooking I will unplug/turn off the grill and wet about 3 paper towels, close the lid and let the steam take off the crustees (sp?) while we eat dinner and then clean up is so much easier!
  • keewee
    keewee Posts: 7 Member
    love my grill. I never put it away. There are so many things you can cook in it. I have used mine for cooking toasted sandwiches, chicken, reheated slices of leftover rare prime rib (these are not on my diet very often now) Tonight I had taken some sliced leftover ham from last Thanksgiving from the freezer, popped it in the grill, and voila, hot ham for my hubbie's dinner. You will find, with a little experimenting, there is a lot you can cook in the grill.
  • Raphi
    Raphi Posts: 124 Member
    I love my GFG! I never thought about cooking sandwiches, yum!

    After I'm done cooking I will unplug/turn off the grill and wet about 3 paper towels, close the lid and let the steam take off the crustees (sp?) while we eat dinner and then clean up is so much easier!

    I do that too :) And we clean it with white vinegar: It dissolves the grease and disinfects at the same time
  • LessofLeeAnna
    LessofLeeAnna Posts: 24
    I love my GFG! I never thought about cooking sandwiches, yum!

    After I'm done cooking I will unplug/turn off the grill and wet about 3 paper towels, close the lid and let the steam take off the crustees (sp?) while we eat dinner and then clean up is so much easier!

    I do that too :) And we clean it with white vinegar: It dissolves the grease and disinfects at the same time

    I do the wet towel trick but have never heard of the white veinegar idea. I will definitely give that one a try!! Either way, cooking on the George is no where near as messy as having oil splatter all over the stovetop!! long live George!
  • DawnOf1969
    DawnOf1969 Posts: 726 Member
    I love my george!
    Here's a tip: wrap your chicken breasts loosely in sarah wrap and pound them flat. they cook more evenly and faster, and stay juicy.

    I also like to grill ham steak and pineapple rings on mine. Grilled pineapple is wonderful. Sprinkle it with a little brown sugar to kind of carmelize it.

    I've also cooked beef, salmon burgers, fish, etc on mine. It's very versatile.
  • HealthyChanges2010
    HealthyChanges2010 Posts: 5,831 Member
    HA! I knew I'd find George in the archives:tongue: I was just going to start a thread.

    Ok, so what size is everyone using? What's the best one to buy, isn't there like a million variations out there? Pullout plates or not? I probably don't really need one bigger than 2 or so chicken breast size. Ohh that made no sense...time pinch, I bet you'll figure that out:bigsmile:

    Think I'll pick one up today so I'll check back and hope to see lots of great tips from you George Fans:drinker: :wink:

    Thanks Gang:drinker:

    Becca:flowerforyou:
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    i hve the champ. its a small one and works great for me and DH. I read in reviews that the ones with removable plates didn't heat up as much and one of the things I like about the forman is that it heats up so fast and so hot. so I am glad I got the original version. its not that hard to clean up at all.
  • jbuffan218
    jbuffan218 Posts: 275 Member
    I have a big one, not sure what it is called but I got it ages ago before they had a ton to choose from. I LOVE it, my daughter moved out right before I started eating healthy and I said she could take it with her. Now WHY did I do that?
    She has no cooking experience and is using it all the time. So easy, a pampered only child can use it.
    I love to make sweet potato "chips"? on it. I slice the sweet pot spray both sides with spray butter and let it rip. Takes no time at all and you can sprinkle them with cinn/sugar !!! if you want YIKES , Doesn't take much sugar so dont be hatin'
    Also use it for fish , I put it on frozen. Quesidillas are great on the GF. Burgers, and my all time favorite is chicken.
    Pretty much what ever you want to cook can be done on the GF, well not soup or spaghetti, but you get the drift.:noway:
    Look online for recipes, I'm sure you will find what you need.
    Good Luck and enjoy !
  • RoadDog
    RoadDog Posts: 2,946 Member
    I bought one. Way back when. It's in my pantry now with all the other "time-saving" gadgets. I come accross it ocassionally when I am looking for my Jack La Lane Juicer or Ronco Rotisseirie, Electric Food Dehydrator, Cuisinart Food Processor, Presto Wafflemaker or Pasta Maker.

    They are great time savers, but I'm always having to move them and then clean the shelving with Kaboom and my Shamwow.

    Lately I just do all my cutting on the cutting board with a cleaver and then throw it on the grill or in an old fashioned skillet. Going old school.
  • mooz
    mooz Posts: 101
    I bought mine about a year ago at Walmart. I picked it up at 50% off - its the biggest one they had. Easily fits 6 chicken breasts or 6 large burgers. I love it. I dont use it often in the summer because we grill outside but in the winter it's always on my counter ready to go!
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