# Grilling times

Grilling times under a hot grill (the broiler, in the US). Heat the grill for about 5 minutes first and cook about 10 cm (4 inches) below the heat.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/grilling-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## Vegetables

Vegetables: grilling times:

| Food | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Asparagus](https://feastflow.co.uk/asparagus-cooking-times) | 5–7 min | under a hot grill | Brush with oil and turn once. |
| [Aubergine (eggplant)](https://feastflow.co.uk/aubergine-cooking-times) (Slices) | 4–5 min per side | under a hot grill | Brush slices with oil. |
| [Corn on the cob](https://feastflow.co.uk/corn-on-the-cob-cooking-times) | 10–12 min | under a hot grill | Brush with butter and turn every few minutes. |
| [Courgettes (zucchini)](https://feastflow.co.uk/courgettes-cooking-times) (Strips) | 3–4 min per side | under a hot grill | Lengthways strips brushed with oil. |
| [Mushrooms](https://feastflow.co.uk/mushrooms-cooking-times) (Large flat, whole) | 6–8 min | under a hot grill | Brushed with oil or butter, gill side up; turn once. |
| [Peppers (bell peppers)](https://feastflow.co.uk/peppers-cooking-times) (Halves, charred and peeled) | 10–15 min | under a hot grill | Halves skin side up until blackened, then put in a covered bowl for 10 minutes and peel. |
| [Tomatoes](https://feastflow.co.uk/tomatoes-cooking-times) (Halves) | 5–8 min | under a hot grill | Halves, cut side up, for a cooked breakfast. |

## Chicken, turkey and duck

Chicken, turkey and duck: grilling times:

| Food | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chicken breast](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-breast-cooking-times) | 8–10 min per side | under a medium-hot grill | Brushed with oil. |
| [Chicken thighs](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-thighs-cooking-times) (Boneless) | 6–8 min per side | under a medium-hot grill | Boneless, opened out flat. |
| [Chicken drumsticks and legs](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-drumsticks-cooking-times) | 20–25 min | under a medium grill | Turn every 5 minutes. |
| [Chicken wings](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-wings-cooking-times) | 20–25 min | under a medium grill | Turn every 5 minutes. |
| [Turkey breast steaks and mince](https://feastflow.co.uk/turkey-steaks-and-mince-cooking-times) (Steaks) | 4–5 min per side | under a hot grill | Steaks, brushed with oil. |

## Beef

Beef: grilling times:

| Food | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Steak](https://feastflow.co.uk/steak-cooking-times) | 3–5 min per side | under a very hot grill | For medium rare to medium; 2 minutes per side for rare. |
| [Burgers](https://feastflow.co.uk/burgers-cooking-times) | 5–6 min per side | under a hot grill | – |

## Pork, bacon and sausages

Pork, bacon and sausages: grilling times:

| Food | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Pork chops](https://feastflow.co.uk/pork-chops-cooking-times) | 5–7 min per side | under a hot grill | – |
| [Pork tenderloin (fillet)](https://feastflow.co.uk/pork-tenderloin-cooking-times) | 15–20 min | under a medium-hot grill | Turn every few minutes. |
| [Pork belly slices](https://feastflow.co.uk/pork-belly-cooking-times) | 15–20 min | under a medium grill | Turn every few minutes. |
| [Sausages](https://feastflow.co.uk/sausages-cooking-times) | 12–15 min | under a medium grill | Turn every few minutes. |
| [Pigs in blankets](https://feastflow.co.uk/pigs-in-blankets-cooking-times) | 15–20 min | under a medium grill | Turn every few minutes so the bacon doesn’t burn before the sausage cooks. |
| [Bacon](https://feastflow.co.uk/bacon-cooking-times) | 3–4 min per side | under a hot grill | – |
| [Gammon and ham steaks](https://feastflow.co.uk/gammon-steaks-cooking-times) | 4–5 min per side | under a hot grill | – |

## Lamb and game

Lamb and game: grilling times:

| Food | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lamb chops and cutlets](https://feastflow.co.uk/lamb-chops-cooking-times) | 3–4 min per side | under a hot grill | For pink. |
| [Lamb steaks](https://feastflow.co.uk/lamb-steaks-cooking-times) | 5–6 min per side | under a hot grill | For pink. |
| [Lamb koftas](https://feastflow.co.uk/lamb-kofta-cooking-times) | 8–10 min | under a hot grill | Turn every couple of minutes. |
| [Venison steaks](https://feastflow.co.uk/venison-steak-cooking-times) | 3–4 min per side | under a very hot grill | For medium rare. |

## Fish and seafood

Fish and seafood: grilling times:

| Food | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Salmon fillets](https://feastflow.co.uk/salmon-cooking-times) | 8–10 min | under a hot grill | Skin side down on foil; no need to turn. |
| [Cod and white fish fillets](https://feastflow.co.uk/cod-cooking-times) | 8–10 min | under a hot grill | On foil, brushed with butter; no need to turn. |
| [Smoked haddock](https://feastflow.co.uk/smoked-haddock-cooking-times) | 6–8 min | under a medium-hot grill | Kippers take 4–5 minutes. |
| [Sea bass](https://feastflow.co.uk/sea-bass-cooking-times) (Fillets) | 4–5 min | under a hot grill | Fillets, skin side up. |
| [Tuna steaks](https://feastflow.co.uk/tuna-steak-cooking-times) | 2–3 min per side | under a very hot grill | – |
| [Mackerel](https://feastflow.co.uk/mackerel-cooking-times) (Fillets) | 4–5 min | under a hot grill | Fillets, skin side up, until the skin blisters. |
| [Prawns (shrimp)](https://feastflow.co.uk/prawns-cooking-times) | 2–3 min per side | under a hot grill | On skewers. |
| [Scallops](https://feastflow.co.uk/scallops-cooking-times) | 3–4 min | under a hot grill | In the shell, with butter; no need to turn. |
| [Lobster and crab](https://feastflow.co.uk/lobster-cooking-times) (Tails) | 6–8 min | under a hot grill | Lobster tails split lengthways, flesh side up with butter. |

## Eggs, cheese and tofu

Eggs, cheese and tofu: grilling times:

| Food | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Halloumi](https://feastflow.co.uk/halloumi-cooking-times) | 2–3 min per side | under a hot grill | – |

## Frozen food

Frozen food: grilling times:

| Food | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Fish fingers](https://feastflow.co.uk/fish-fingers-cooking-times) | 10–12 min | under a medium-hot grill | Turn halfway. |

## Tips

- Line the grill pan with foil and oil the rack so food doesn’t stick.
- Thicker food sits lower, further from the heat, so the middle cooks before the outside burns.
- Turn once, halfway through. “Per side” times are for each side in turn.

## Questions

### How long to grill chicken breasts?

8–10 min per side under a medium-hot grill. Brushed with oil.

### How long to grill salmon?

8–10 min under a hot grill. Skin side down on foil; no need to turn.

### How long to grill sausages?

12–15 min under a medium grill. Turn every few minutes.

### How long to grill steak?

3–5 min per side under a very hot grill. For medium rare to medium; 2 minutes per side for rare.

### How long to grill chicken thighs?

Boneless: 6–8 min per side under a medium-hot grill. Boneless, opened out flat.

### How long to grill chicken wings?

20–25 min under a medium grill. Turn every 5 minutes.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

FeastFlow also plans a whole meal backwards from serving time, with every dish timed and oven temperatures that don’t clash: https://feastflow.co.uk/