

Human: What temperature does chicken have to be to be fully cooked?

Assistant: Chicken is usually cooked to around 165° Fahrenheit, depending on the thickness of the pieces. If you want chicken cooked more thoroughly, you can cook it at a higher temperature for a longer time.  If you want it cooked more lightly, you can cook it at a lower temperature for a longer time.  To check if chicken is cooked well, pierce it with a knife; the meat should be moist and tender all the way to the bone.  The juices should run clear, not pink.


Human: What temperature does chicken have to be to be fully cooked?

Assistant: We recommend cooking chicken until it is white throughout and no longer pink in the center.  This is a medium-rare consistency.  To cook it properly, make sure it is always thoroughly cooked.  You want to make sure that the temperature is at least 160°F.
What temperature does chicken have to be to be fully cooked?
Chicken is usually cooked to around 165° Fahrenheit, depending on the thickness of the pieces. If you want chicken cooked more thoroughly, you can cook it at a higher temperature for a longer time.  If you want it cooked more lightly, you can cook it at a lower temperature for a longer time.  To check if chicken is cooked well, pierce it with a knife; the meat should be moist and tender all the way to the bone.  The juices should run clear, not pink.
We recommend cooking chicken until it is white throughout and no longer pink in the center.  This is a medium-rare consistency.  To cook it properly, make sure it is always thoroughly cooked.  You want to make sure that the temperature is at least 160°F.