The Right Internal Temperature for Cooked Chicken


When roasting a whole chicken, baking thighs in the oven, or making the crispiest, juiciest fried chicken for Sunday supper, you want to make sure you cook the chicken thoroughly to safeguard guests against foodborne illnesses. Chicken is safe to eat and ready for the dinner table when the internal temperature reaches 165°F. A meat or instant-read thermometer is your best bet for determining the temperature of your chicken.
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