Grill Chicken Breast

Documented time ranges for boneless, skinless chicken breast. Match the source scope below and follow the food-safety guidance.

fresh · about 114 g per piece

12–16 minEstimated cooking time

Heat setting not specified by sourceHeat setting

⏱ Start checking at 12 minutes

↻ Turn after 6–8 minutes; cook the second side for another 6–8 minutes.

USDA FSIS guidance for a boneless 4 oz breast half: grill 6–8 minutes per side. The displayed 12–16 minutes is the total for both sides. The source does not state a grill temperature or heat level; always verify 165°F / 74°C internally.

Cook to 74°C / 165°F internallyCheck the thickest part with a food thermometer. Cooking times are estimates.

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Sources for these rules

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service: Chicken from Farm to Table: Approximate Chicken Cooking Times