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How can I be sure chicken is done?
The most accurate way to ensure your chicken is done is to use a meat thermometer. Whole chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 180°F. Insert the tip of the thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. Bone-in parts should be cooked to 170°F, and boneless parts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Other tests to ensure that the chicken is thoroughly cooked include: the juices should be clear, not pink, when the chicken is pierced with a fork; the meat should be opaque and no longer pink in the center or near the bone when cut with a knife; and the chicken should be “fork tender.”
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