Poultry
Chicken
All chicken cuts and preparations
Choose your chicken
Pick a specific chicken cut or type for detailed cooking guides.
Chicken Breast
Lean white meat, versatile and quick-cooking, ideal for healthy meals
Chicken Thighs (Bone-In)
Bone-in dark meat with more flavor and moisture than breast, very forgiving to cook
Chicken Thighs (Boneless)
Boneless dark meat with more flavor and moisture than breast, quick to cook
Chicken Wings
Versatile chicken pieces perfect for appetizers, available as whole wings or separated into drums and flats
Ground Chicken
Lean ground poultry meat, versatile for burgers, meatballs, and healthy dishes
Whole Chicken
Whole roasting chicken for family meals
Popular methods
How home cooks make chicken
The most loved chicken techniques, tested by home cooks.
Pan-Searing
Pan-Searing Chicken Breast
Grilling
Grilling Chicken Breast
Roasting
Roasting Whole Chicken
Baking
Baking Chicken Breast
Pan-Frying
Pan-Frying Chicken Thighs (Boneless)
Pan-Frying
Pan-Frying Ground Chicken
Doneness
Chicken Temperature Guide
Safe internal temperatures for different levels of doneness across all chicken items.
| Doneness | Temperature | Description | Common For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe | 165°F / 75°C | No pink remaining, juices run clear | Chicken Breast, Chicken Thighs (Bone-In), Chicken Thighs (Boneless) +3 more |
Chicken Safety Guidelines
Important food safety practices when handling and cooking chicken.
Cook to proper internal temperature
Use food thermometer
Remember
When in doubt, use a food thermometer. It's the only reliable way to ensure your chicken is safely cooked and delicious.
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