What temperature to grill chicken breast

If you're like most people who enjoy barbecuing, you've probably wondered at some point, "How long do you grill chicken?" It's tempting to overcook chicken to be safe since eating it below the government-recommended safe internal temperature of 165°F can put you and cookout guests at real risk for foodborne illness.

(By the way, chicken is the number one cause of foodborne illnesses in America, so it's vital to be vigilant!) But, just like an avocado seems to have about a 30-minute window of perfect ripeness (you check it, and it's under-ripe for days, then all of a sudden, it's past its prime), perfectly grilled chicken can be challenging to nail.

If you don't know how long to grill chicken breasts or how long to grill chicken thighs (or legs, wings, or a whole chicken, for that matter), it can be challenging to determine when to remove the chicken from the grill.

First, check out our guide for how to grill chicken, then use this go-to guide for how long to grill chicken so you can serve the juiciest meat ever.