How Long to Grill Chicken
If desired, remove skin from poultry.
For a charcoal grill, place poultry on grill rack, bone side up, directly over medium coals. Grill, uncovered, for the time given or until the proper temperature is reached and meat is no longer pink, turning once halfway through grilling.
For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place poultry on grill rack, bone side down, over heat. Cover and grill for the time given.
Test for doneness using a meat thermometer (use an instant-read thermometer to test small portions). Thermometer should register 180 degrees F, except in breast meat when thermometer should register 170 degrees F. If desired, during the last 5 to 10 minutes of grilling, brush often with a sauce.
Parts and Pieces: Chicken breast half, skinned and boned
Weight: 4 to 5 ounces
Grilling Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Doneness: 170 degrees F
Parts and Pieces: Chicken thigh, skinned and boned
Weight: 4 to 5 ounces
Grilling Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Doneness: 180 degrees F
Parts and Pieces: Meaty chicken pieces (breast halves, thighs, and drumsticks)
Weight: 2-1?2 to 3 pounds total
Grilling Time: 35 to 45 minutes
Doneness: 180 degrees F
