What temp is a whole chicken done?

Insert the probe of the meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the thigh of the chicken without touching the bone. Look for a temperature of at least 165 degrees F in the thigh meat. read more

Kitchen Fact: The safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165° Fahrenheit (75° Celsius). A meat or instant-read thermometer is your best bet for determining the temperature of your chicken, and if you're cooking a whole bird, it should be inserted into the thickest part of the thigh but not touching bone. 165 degrees Fahrenheit is the safe internal temperature for both the white meat and dark meat. read more

Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures. Use this chart and a food thermometer to ensure that meat, poultry, seafood, and other cooked foods reach a safe minimum internal temperature. Remember, you can’t tell whether meat is safely cooked by looking at it. read more