Chicken temperature chart

According to the USDA, all poultry should reach at least 165°F in order to be safe for consumption. Nobody wants undercooked chicken, and cooking with raw chicken can be daunting—but it doesn't have to be.

While the saying goes that juices should run clear, shouldn't there be a better way?

Internal temp of chicken thighs

Here's how to eliminate the guessing game and feel confident your chicken is cooked.

It's essential to procure a good quality instant-read thermometer and confirming the internal temperature. Depending what type of chicken you’re cooking, the process for measuring accurate temperature can feel tricky.

Here’s how to tell when chicken is done:

How To Check Chicken Temperature

• Whole roasted chicken: Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thigh, being careful not to touch the bone, or the center of the thickest part of the breast.

  When working with a whole chicken, it may be necessary to probe the thermometer from the side or at an angle—if doing so, be careful working with a hot pan and oven!

• Chicken breast, wings or thighs: Insert an instant r
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