how to tell when chicken in oven is done (chicken breast, meats, turkey)

[nickerman]

I suppose some people poke a thermometer into the chicken. I have one but wonder if when the chicken reaches a certain temperature if it is done or is the chicken supposed to sit in the oven at that temperature for awhile. I would rather go by the site of the meat. So when the meat is white is it done? There isn't suppose to be any red? How do you tell when the chicken in the oven is done?

[Old Town FFX]

Final internal temp should be 165, and the juices should run clear.

You can pull a few degrees earlier and let carry over cooking take care of the rest.

[nickerman]

how long would you let chicken thighs in the oven at about 375 degrees?

[Old Town FFX]

Originally Posted by nickerman

how long would you let chicken thighs in the oven at about 375 degrees?

Depending on if they are bone in or not, around 20 -30 min, I'd say.

[BLAZER PROPHET]

In my case, when it stops moving around.


If it's a while chicken, I wiggle the leg like a turkey. Works for me.

[mainebrokerman]

165f internal temp for poultry is done (use to be 180)


145f for pork

135f rare 145 medium for beef

160f for burger


you cook your meats to these temps it kills any and all bacteria

[Cantabridgienne]

Are you talking about a whole chicken or parts (if so, which ones, and are they boneless or bone-in?)

[Missy2U]

Why don't you want to use your thermometer?

[elnina]

If you poke a chicken breast and the juices that escape are clear, then it is done.

[cattalk1]

White on inside and easy to cut.