POULTRY Grilling Guide
Cut of Meat
Weight or Thickness
Approximate Cooking Time
Chicken Breast, Bone-In
10 – 12 oz.
3 to 5 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); 20 to 30 min indirect medium heat
Chicken Breast, Boneless & Skinless
6 – 8 oz.
8 to 12 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
Chicken Drumstick, Bone-In
3 – 4 oz.
6 to 10 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); 30 min indirect medium heat
Chicken Thigh Meat, Ground
3/4″ thick
12 to 14 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
Chicken Thigh, Bone-In
5 – 6 oz.
sear 6 to 10 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); grill 30 min indirect medium heat
Chicken Thigh, Boneless & Skinless
4 oz.
8 to 10 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
Chicken Wing
2 – 3 oz.
5 to 8 min direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); 30 to 35 min indirect medium heat
Chicken, Whole
4 – 5 lb.
1¼ to 1½ hours indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F)
Cornish Game Hen
1 1/2 – 2 lb.
50 to 60 min indirect high heat (450° to 550°F)
Turkey Breast, Boneless
2 1/2 lb.
1 to 1¼ hours indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F)
Turkey, Whole, Unstuffed
10 – 12 lb.
2½ to 3½ hours indirect low heat (250° to 350°F)