Internal Temp for Chicken

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Stop poking the chicken with a knife. Stop cutting into it to “check.” You are not a caveman. You are a modern chef with access to technology.

Go buy an instant-read thermometer. They cost like fifteen bucks. This is the best investment you’ll ever make, right after that good coffee. Insert it into the thickest part of the meat. Avoid the bone if you can, because bone conducts heat weirdly.

For a whole bird, check the thigh. Seriously. Don’t bother with the breast first. The thigh is the last part to cook. If the thigh is 165°F, the whole bird is safe. It’s science, baby.

What About Ground Chicken?

Ah, the sneaky one. Ground chicken is a different beast. Because the meat is ground up, any bacteria on the surface is now mixed throughout. So no pink allowed.

Chicken Internal Temp: The Secret to Safe, Perfect Chicken - Foodiosity

You have to take ground chicken to 165°F, period. No exceptions. No pulling it at 160°F. It needs a clean kill. And since it’s ground, it dries out faster than a breast. So add some moisture—a little olive oil, some grated onion, or a splash of yogurt. Your burger patties will thank you.