Chicken Temp Guide

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Temperature guide

Stuffed chicken: check meat and stuffing separately

Chicken and stuffing both need a 165°F (74°C) internal reading.

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What to do

  1. Probe the center of the stuffing without striking the cavity wall.
  2. Check the thickest breast and, for a whole bird, innermost thigh and wing separately.
  3. If any point is below 165°F, continue cooking and retest that location; use a clean probe between raw and finished food.

Conditions and limits

  • Stuffing heats differently from the surrounding meat.
  • Do not microwave a stuffed chicken; follow USDA chicken guidance and any applicable package directions.

Source and scope

Primary reference: USDA FSIS Chicken from Farm to Table. Equipment-specific steps and quality suggestions are practical guidance; check the appliance or product instructions for your model. How this site uses sources.

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