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)