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    Easy Guide to Grilling Everything

    Poultry-
    The cooking times that follow refer to cooking without the grill cover, unless otherwise indicated.

    Boneless Chicken Breasts
    Cooking time: Direct heat, 5 to 6 minutes per side
    Internal ... more 
    Poultry-
    The cooking times that follow refer to cooking without the grill cover, unless otherwise indicated.

    Boneless Chicken Breasts
    Cooking time: Direct heat, 5 to 6 minutes per side
    Internal temperature*: 160° to 165° F

    Chicken and Turkey Cutlets
    Cooking time: Direct heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side
    Internal temperature*: 160° to 165° F

    Chicken Wings
    Cooking time: Indirect heat, covered, turning occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes
    Internal temperature*: 165° F

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    Bone-in Chicken Breasts, Thighs, and Drumsticks
    Cooking time: Indirect heat, covered, turning occasionally, 40 to 50 minutes
    Internal temperature*: 160° to 165° F


    * Remove food from the grill when it reaches the desired internal temperature, as measured with an instant-read thermometer. Where temperatures appear as a range, the higher temperature represents the internal temperature recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for maximum food safety. The lower temperature represents the internal temperature preferred by the Real Simple test kitchen and approved as safe by many food experts. less 
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    Mon, Jan 23, 2012 5:18 AM EST
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    By Sara Quessenberry


    Images by Marcus Nilsson



    Take the challenge out of grilling with this guide to cooking times and proper heat.



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