When cooking that ever versatile chicken be sure to pay attention to cooking times and internal temperatures. I think most seasoned cooks can do this without a thermometer but for beginners, it’s a good idea to pay attention. The chart below shows typical cooking times and internal temps. GET READY FOR GRILLING SEASON!
Chicken Part Internal Temperature Cooking Time Grilling Time
Leg quarters 170 40-50 min 10-15 min
Thighs 170 30-40 min 10-15 min
Boneless thighs 165 20-30 min 6-8 min
Breasts 170 30-40 min 10-15 min
Bonesless breasts 165 20-30 min 6-8 min
Whole chickens 180 1 ¼ to 2 ¼ hours 1 ½ - 2 ½ hours (on rottisserie)
Hmmmm, we don’t have an outside grill. I do have a stovetop with a built in grill. Wonder if I could talk Chili-man into an outside grill? Wonder if I could get HIM to cook dinner? Hmmmm, probably not, can you cook chili on a grill?
