I appreciate that this item can be thoroughly cleaned! I have similar products that cannot and so I hate using them because it's a pain to clean all the nooks and crannies. I've only used this grill for veggie burgers and paninis so far and it's great. We're not meat eaters but  wouldn't be opposed to grilling some chic3breast for guests on this. The grill itself heats up quickly though I do wish it had a typical dial indication of degrees. My once complaint is that it disassembles too easy. If you're not careful when moving it, the whole thing just falls apart. I would suggest a better locking system for when it's in use or stored. Otherwise, it's pretty perfect.