Kitchen Tips Cook Times and Temperatures Chicken Grilling Times Here's how long to grill chicken so it's not overcooked or undercooked. By Allrecipes Editorial Team Updated on February 25, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Allrecipes Magazine Chicken is one of the all-time most popular choices for grilling. This handy chart shows you how long to grill different cuts of chicken, including grilled whole chickens, grilled chicken breasts, grilled chicken thighs, and grilled chicken wings and drumsticks. Chicken Grilling Time and Temperature Chart Chicken and other poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Keep in mind, clear juices are not always a good indicator of doneness. Depending on the age of the bird, juices might not run clear until it's overcooked. Also, as you see from the chart, boneless cuts of chicken cook faster than bone-in pieces of chicken. Cut Method Heat Time Internal minimum temperature Whole Broiler or Fryer --- --- --- --- 3 to 4 pounds Indirect Medium 60 to 75 minutes 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) Whole Roasting Hen --- --- --- --- 5 to 7 pounds Indirect Medium 18 to 25 min./pound 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) Capon --- --- --- --- 4 to 8 pounds Indirect Medium 15 to 20 min./pound 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) Cornish Hens --- --- --- --- 18 to 24 ounces Indirect Medium 45 to 55 min./side 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) Bone-In Breast --- --- --- --- 6 to 8 ounces Direct Medium/High 10 to 15 min./side 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) Boneless Breast --- --- --- --- 4 ounces Direct High 6 to 8 min./side 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) Legs or Thighs --- --- --- --- 4 to 8 ounces Direct Medium/High 10 to 15 min./side 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) Drumsticks --- --- --- --- 4 ounces Direct Medium/High 8 to 12 min./side 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) Wings --- --- --- --- 2 to 3 ounces Direct Medium/High 8 to 12 min./side 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) A Note on Chicken Kebabs: Whether you're threading skewers with chicken breast or thigh meat, cook your chicken kebabs until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). The 10 Best Meat Thermometers to Help You Cook Meat Perfectly Every Time Grilled Chicken Recipes For all the grilled chicken inspiration you could ever need, check out: Whole Grilled Chicken Recipes Grilled Chicken Breast Recipes Grilled Chicken Thigh Recipes Also browse our complete collection of Grilled Chicken Recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit You’ll Also Love Saved! View All Saved Items Grilling Times for Venison How to Smoke a Whole Chicken Save Grilled Chicken Marinade 260 Ratings Save Chef John's Boneless Whole Turkey 13 Ratings Save Oven BBQ Chicken Drumsticks 596 Ratings Save The Greatest Grilled Turkey 58 Ratings Save Rotisserie Chicken 305 Ratings Save Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast 294 Ratings Save Slow-Cooked Chicken Drumsticks 46 Ratings How to Check the Temperature of a Turkey How Long to Cook a Turkey How Long to Cook Salmon How to Easily Carve a Turkey Save Simple Baked Chicken Breasts 477 Ratings Save Cafe-Style Grilled Chicken Sandwiches 36 Ratings Save Chef John's Barbecue Chicken 153 Ratings Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies