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POULTRY
Chicken breast, boneless 11 – 13 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
and skinless (8 oz.)
Chicken tenderloins
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
4 to 6 pieces
Turkey tenderloin (¾ lb.) 9 – 11 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
Turkey burgers (5 oz.)
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
FOOD
COOKING TIME
COMMENTS
FISH
Tilapia fillets (6 oz., ea.) 5 – 7 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Trout fillet (6 oz.)
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon fillet (8 oz. piece) 5 – 7 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon steak (8 oz.)
7 – 9 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Tuna steak (6 oz.)
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Shrimp
3 – 4 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
SANDWICHES
Grilled cheese
2 – 3 minutes
Cook until cheese is melted
and sandwich is golden
Grilled cheese with
3 – 4 minutes
Cook until cheese is melted
tomato tuna, ham or bacon
and sandwich is golden
Quesadillas
2 – 3 minutes
Cook until cheese is melted
and tortilla is lightly browned
Please note:
To be sure your food is fully cooked the USDA recommends the
following guidelines. Using a meat thermometer, test cook test for doneness by
inserting the meat thermometer into the center of the food being cooked and
make sure the thermometer is not touching the bone.
GRILLING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a full
grill of food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness and cut being used. Use
a cooking thermometer or remove one piece of food from the grill and test with
fork for doneness. If the food needs longer cooking, check periodically to avoid
overcooking the food.
Note
: It is easy to overcook food because it is cooking from both sides.
FOOD TO BE COOKED
MEDIUM
WELL DONE OR
FULLY COOKED
Chicken Breast
170ºF 77ºC
Chicken Thigh
180ºF 82ºC
Beef / Lamb/Veal
160ºF 71ºC 170ºF 77ºC
Pork
160ºF 71ºC
Reheated cooked meats and
165º F 74ºC
poultry
FOOD
GRILLING TIME
Asparagus spears
4 – 6 minutes
Bell peppers, assorted colors cut into ½-inch rings
5 – 7 minutes
Mushrooms, thickly sliced
4 – 5 minutes
Onion slices, ½-inch
5 – 7 minutes
Potato slices, ½-inch
15 – 18 minutes
Portabella mushrooms, 3-inch diameter
4 – 6 minutes
Zucchini slices, ½-inch
3 – 4 minutes
Fresh pineapple slices, ½-inch
2 – 4 minutes
