Grills for chickens are a kind of spit that is still used when roasting meat over a fire. Modern equipment has a common principle of operation, but differs mainly in the price category. Depending on the load volumes and conditions of use, either an electric or gas grill is selected. What are their characteristics?
What to consider when choosing?
To begin with, it is worth remembering that the equipment must be selected by volume. So, grills for chickens can work simultaneously with only 8 carcasses, and can accommodate 64 chickens at once. Of course, this range of volume also affects the price of models. Users say that for small fast food outlets, small devices are fine, while for a retail store, larger grills are better.
Some designs are equipped with two working chambers at once, which are convenient if they are located vertically in relation to each other. Due to the autonomous principle of operation, it is possible to make the poultry cooking process continuous. Note that today there are different models of this equipment on the market, and therefore many users have a question, which is better: gas or electric grills for chickens? Reviewsdiverge, so we propose to consider first the design features of this equipment, and then the principles of its operation.
On coals, from gas or mains?
The easiest to use and convenient to operate in the summer cottage is a charcoal grill. Its peculiarity is in preserving the taste and useful properties of the product. This model comes with or without a cover.
The gas grill is complemented by a reducer that allows you to mount a gas cylinder. Such a device has shelves where you can heat up finished products, and an indicator that helps control the temperature.
Electric grill can be equipped with a grate or be contact. In the first case, the chicken is cooked like on a fire, in the second - there will be no such taste, but the device is easier to clean.
Electric grill
Modern electric grills for frying chicken are characterized by minimal use of oil when cooking the product. In addition, the professional electric grill for chickens allows you to defrost, stew vegetables, heat up food and perform other functions of a microwave oven. The advantages of this equipment include:
- No smell when cooking.
- Portability: you can put the device anywhere, the main thing is to be able to connect to the network.
On the other hand, you can't steam food on this grill. In addition, in the event of a breakdown, you will most likely have to change all the equipment. And the need to connect to the networklimits the scope of the device. These characteristics are considered by many users to be among the minuses, but on the other hand, they are just perfect for use in certain conditions.
Carousel or skewers?
Electric grills can be carousel or skewers. The first modifications are widely used in catering establishments, in cafes and buffets. A distinctive feature of the models is ease of use, since chickens are easily laid and removed, moreover, in such a device, you can cook both a whole chicken and individual parts. The carousel grill for chickens is good because the cradles rotate in it, which ensures uniform heat treatment of the product from all sides.
Skewer grills are also easy to use: prepared chickens are put on a skewer and fried. This method is good because the product is evenly baked.
Popular electric models
GRILL MASTER brand carousel grills are easy to operate and have good technical data, which is why they are popular in small businesses and fast food outlets. All elements of this equipment are made of stainless steel, the working chamber is illuminated, and the doors themselves are made of heat-resistant glass. Continuous and silent work of cradles is provided with the qualitative motor reducer. There is a tray that drips fat.
Electric grill for chicken skewers "Komandor-2/3 E"allows you to cook standard chicken carcasses at catering establishments. Carcasses are cooked under infrared radiation on skewers that provide uniform heat treatment of the product from all sides. Uniform frying is achieved by a constant rotation speed and the optimal distance of the product from the heating elements. The presence of a special rotation and support unit for the skewer guarantees quick installation and removal from the appliance.
Gas grill
With the help of gas skewer grills, chickens can be cooked automatically using infrared radiation provided by gas burners. They can be controlled sectionally, which makes it possible to reduce gas consumption. The technology involves putting prepared chickens on skewers, after which they begin to fry. The capacity of carcasses in the chamber depends on the model of the grill.
Gas grills are often equipped with bars, cafes, catering establishments. Such devices are easy to operate, and the process of cooking chickens in them is easy and convenient. As in electric models, in carousel grills, carcasses are placed in cradles and roasted evenly. The baskets rotate constantly, so the heat treatment is uniform on all sides. Carousel gas grills for chickens are often equipped with a glass wall.
Model Overview
Popular carousel model - F4KU1G GRILL MASTER, designed for simultaneous cooking of 20 carcasses at once. The model has good visibility and ease of operation, so about itmany good reviews. Chefs note that frying is carried out evenly, the product retains all its properties. In addition, it is convenient and safe to operate such equipment by equipping it with four gas valves for the gas control system. The device can operate on natural gas or propane.
Even more powerful equipment is the F8SH2G model from GRILL MASTER, which can simultaneously cook up to 75 carcasses. This device already has 8 taps, which are equipped with a gas control system. Due to the thoughtful design of the motor-reducer, the continuous rotation of the skewers is ensured.
Repair features
The grill is an essential piece of equipment for any professional kitchen. With heavy loads on it, certain problems with operation may occur, and in this case, repair of the chicken grill is required. Before proceeding directly with repair work, specialists first carry out diagnostics, which allows you to identify the causes of the breakdown and how to fix it. In most cases, users complain about the following problems with the operation of the chicken grill:
- Inconsistency of the set temperature with the actual one. In this case, it is advisable to check the operation of heating elements, temperature sensors and the characteristics of the power supply itself.
- Uneven roasting of the product. This may be due to the low heat transfer of heating elements.
- Lava grills, according to users, often get dirty, and it is necessary to change not only the lava stone, but also clean the grates that drain the fat channels.
- In moving elements, the hinges of the uppercovers.
- Carousel grills often break down due to too much chicken being loaded into the chamber.
But at the same time, users note that in case of timely contact with specialists, it is possible to improve the technical and operational properties of the equipment.
