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October 31st, 2009 at 7:04 pm

Ok, I Have A Barbeque With A Thermometer On The Lid. How Long Should I Cook Regular Chicken Breasts (fresh)?

I don't like the internal temperature method - the thermometer never seems to get quite up there until it's bone dry. I usually cook them for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees on the barbeque sound right?

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  • 1

    Way too ~~HOT~~, how about 350F for 15 minutes and check, if juices run clear it’s done.

    wineduch on October 31st, 2009
  • 2

    All poultry is done when the juices run clear. That doesn’t require a thermometer.
    You could also, for any type of meat, go by the firmness test. You’ll probably find descriptions of this on the TV Food Network website.
    Using thermometers is deceptive, as you must allow the meat to rest after taking it off the heat or out of the oven, and it will continue to cook as it rests. Besides, the thermometer in the lid of a bar-b-que is used for cooking methods such as smoking, methods that require the lid to be closed.

    Reva P on November 1st, 2009
  • 3

    A hour to a hour and a half

    skinnyst on November 1st, 2009
  • 4

    I found the best way to cook chicken for the barbeque is what my aunt and uncle used to do… Cook the chicken in the oven for about 45 minutes on 350 degrees.. Then take the half cooked chicken to the grill and cook it about 20-25 minutes more.. it saves on wondering if the chicken is really cooked all the way through and still gives it the barbequed flavor that you wanted.

    Tapestry on November 1st, 2009
  • 5

    30 minutes at 400. A better idea for you however is to make and aluminum foil pouch and put the chicken inside. This way it will not get dry. Works for me every time!

    Curly on November 1st, 2009
  • 6

    yeah…sounds good

    JJ's Advice Column on November 1st, 2009