Unsure what temperature your chicken should be so that it is safe to eat without being dry and overdone? The short answer for juicy, properly cooked chicken is 150 F for at least 3 minutes for white meat and 175 F for dark meat. Read on for more information about where these numbers come from and for tips and tricks for cooking the best chicken possible. Show
Watch Now: The Correct Temperature for Juicy Chicken Every TimeCalculating Chicken TemperaturesWhen it comes to cooking chicken, there are a lot of temperatures to keep in mind. There's the temperature you set your oven to, then there's the actual temperature of the chicken itself (known as the internal temperature), which is measured with an instant-read thermometer. And then there's the minimum safe internal temperature with respect to food safety—in other words, the temperature your chicken needs to reach to ensure that any harmful bacteria it might harbor, like salmonella or campylobacter, are killed. The Spruce / Michela Buttignol Last but not least, there is the chicken temperature for quality purposes—so that the breast meat is firm and white but not stringy and dry, and the dark meat is tender rather than rubbery. White Meat DonenessThe USDA recommends that chicken and poultry be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 F for at least 30 seconds. However, due to carry over cooking, if you pull the chicken breast once it reaches an internal temperature of approximately 162 F, the chicken will retain heat and continue to rise in temperature to reach the necessary 165 F without overcooking and drying out the meat. Dark Meat DonenessChicken thighs and all chicken dark meat tend to taste better when cooked to a higher temperature—175 to 180 F—due to their higher amounts of connective tissue. Cooking thigh meat to 165 F will yield chewy, rubbery meat, but at 175 to 180 F, it will be tender and juicy as the collagen melts and turns to gelatin. Teresa Short / Getty ImagesRoasting a Perfect ChickenThe following steps for roasting a whole chicken will yield white and dark meat that is tender, succulent, and properly cooked.
Resting the ChickenDuring the resting period, you'll see the temperature on the digital probe display continue to rise and then fall. When it completes its rise and eventually dips down to 120 F, it's ready to carve. Because the temperature of a roasted chicken continues to rise for several minutes after taking it out of the oven, if you pull it out when the breast is 162 F and let it rest for 30 minutes, that breast meat will remain above 165 F for more than the required 8.4 minutes, making it tender, juicy, and perfectly safe. Likewise with the dark meat, which will eventually peak at around 200 F, which is more than sufficient for the collagen in the meat to break down, ensuring tender, juicy, flavorful dark meat. Bear in mind that the times and temperatures above refer only to roasting a whole chicken. It's the overall mass of the whole chicken that allows it to hold those temperatures during the resting time. If you tried roasting an individual chicken breast, it wouldn't work the same way. Sous Vide Chicken BreastsThere is one technique that is perfect for cooking individual cuts of chicken to a certain temperature and holding them at that temperature. It's called sous vide cooking. With this cooking method, it's a simple matter to heat your chicken breast to 165 F for as long as you want. The added advantage of sous vide is that no matter how long you leave it in the water bath, your chicken breast will never get any hotter than 165 F (or whatever temperature you set it to). This ensures juicy, tender breast meat with minimal effort. Helpful LinksChicken School Use our chart to make sure that your chicken is cooked to perfection every time. Proper cooking times are not just about safety. In fact, most Canadians overcook their chicken, which can leave it dry. From chicken breast to a whole roast chicken this chart ensures perfectly cooked chicken every time. Internal temperature is measured using an instant-read food thermometer. Insert the thermometer in different spots, making sure to pay special attention to the chicken breasts and thighs which are the thickest parts of the meat. Food thermometers are available at most grocery stores in various formats and price ranges. Roasting
*When to check the internal temperature – oven roasting uncovered, in a 350°F (180°C) oven. Grilling
*Medium heat with the lid down. Skillet
*When to check the internal temperature – medium-high heat in a pre-heated skillet. Breaded Chicken
* Times are based on frozen, uncooked chicken. Is it better to bake chicken at 350 or 400?You can roast or bake anywhere between 325 and 450 degrees F. When roasting a whole chicken, a nice rule of them is to start at 400 to 425 degrees F and then turn the oven down to 350 after 15 minutes and cook until the internal temp of the chicken is 165 – 175 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.
How long does bonePreheat the oven to 350ºF. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle avocado oil over the top of each breast. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF and the skin is golden brown.
How long does boneHow Long to Bake Bone-in Chicken Breast. Baking times may vary based upon your oven and chicken thickness. A good recommendation is to cook your chicken breast for 30-45 minutes at 400-degrees or 55-65 minutes at 350-degrees.
What is a good temperature to cook chicken breasts?Cooking tips
chicken breast at 350°F (177˚C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is 165˚F (74˚C).
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