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My Chicken Temperature Chart has the best temps for chicken no matter what you’re cooking, from chicken breast, thighs, and drumsticks, up to the whole bird! If you struggle with how long to cook chicken for the perfect results every time, or need a reminder, this chart of chicken internal temps is just what you need.
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What Temp to Bake Chicken
Whether you’re roasting a whole chicken or baking chicken wings, this baked chicken temperature chart has the approximate cooking times you need for the perfect internal temperature.
Chicken should always read between 165°F and 175°F on a meat thermometer. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is done cooking in the oven.
Bone-in chicken will always take slightly longer to cook than boneless. The times in the chart reflect boneless and bone-in chicken. Frozen chicken should be thawed beforehand.
| Chicken Part | Oven Temperature | Cooking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Chicken | 350°F | 20 minutes per pound, plus 15 minutes; ex. 5-pound chicken for 1 hour 55 minutes |
| Boneless Chicken Thighs | 425°F | about 35 minutes |
| Bone-in Chicken Thighs | 425°F | about 45 minutes |
| Boneless Chicken Breasts (Large) | 375°F | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large) | 375°F | 35 to 40 minutes |
| Chicken Wings | 400°F | 45 minutes |
| Chicken Legs | 425°F | 40-45 minutes |
| Chicken Tenders | 375°F | 20-25 minutes |
What Temp to Grill Chicken
Cooking chicken on the grill is a great way to bring out amazing flavors in the meat. Whether you’re grilling a whole chicken or making chicken wings on the grill, this chart will show you what temp to grill chicken.
Chicken should always read between 165°F and 175°F on a meat thermometer. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is done cooking on the grill.
Temperatures are for a charcoal or gas grill using thawed chicken. I recommend marinating chicken for 30 minutes to 2-3 hours before grilling it for the juiciest results.
| Chicken Part | Grill Temperature | Lid Open or Closed | Cooking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Chicken | Medium-high; 375°F | Closed | 1 hr. 25 minutes; face legs towards the back of the grill, then rotate at at 45 minutes to face wings towards the back of the grill |
| Boneless Chicken Thighs | Medium to medium-high, 350°F-375°F | Closed | 6 minutes per side |
| Bone-in Chicken Thighs | Medium to medium-high, 350°F-375°F, lowered to 300°F | Closed | 4 minutes per side; lower heat to medium-low, cook another 3-5 minutes |
| Boneless Chicken Breasts (Large) | Medium-high to high, 375°F-400°F | Closed | 6-8 minutes per side |
| Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large) | Medium-high, 375°F | Closed | 6-8 minutes per side |
| Chicken Wings | Medium heat, 350ºF | Closed | 20-25 minutes; check and flip as they darken |
| Chicken Legs | High, 400°F | Closed | 30-35 minutes; flip every 5 minutes |
| Chicken Tenders | Medium-high, 375°F | Closed | 3-4 minutes per side |
Cooking Chicken in a Pan
If you’re cooking your chicken in a pan, follow this chicken temperature chart to find the best heat for cooking whichever cut you’re using.
Chicken should always read between 165°F and 175°F on a meat thermometer. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness when cooking chicken in a pan.
| Chicken Part | Stove Temperature | Cooking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Boneless Chicken Thighs | Medium heat | 5 minutes on one side, flip, 3-5 minutes on opposite side |
| Bone-in Chicken Thighs | Medium heat | 20-30 minutes uncovered skin-side down; flip, cook 20 more minutes |
| Boneless Chicken Breasts (Large) | Medium-high heat | 5-7 minutes on one side, flip, 5-7 minutes on opposite side |
| Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large) | Medium heat | Sear 5 minutes on one side, flip, cook 45-50 minutes (covered) |
| Chicken Wings | High heat reduced to low | Sear 2 minutes per side, reduce heat, cover, cook 20 minutes. Flip 2-3 times while cooking. |
| Chicken Legs | Medium heat | 15-20 minutes on one side, rotate, cook another 15 minutes, then rotate a final time and cook a final 15 minutes |
| Chicken Tenders | Medium heat | 3.5 minutes per side |
Sous Vide Chicken Temperatures
For cooking chicken sous vide, follow these sous vide chicken temperatures. When cooking sous vide, you don’t have to worry about over-cooking or under-cooking your food.
As long as you set the sous vide temperature correctly and cook for the right amount of time, your chicken will be perfectly cooked. Still, it’s a good idea to check the internal temperature of chicken using a meat thermometer.
| Chicken Part | Sous Vide Temperature | Cooking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Boneless Chicken Thighs | 165°F | 1 hour to 4 hours; finish in skillet over medium heat, 4-5 minutes on one side and 1 minute on the opposite side |
| Bone-in Chicken Thighs | 165°F | 1 hour to 4 hours; finish in skillet over medium heat, 4-5 minutes on one side and 1 minute on the opposite side |
| Boneless Chicken Breasts (Large) | 146.5ºF | 1 hour; finish in skillet over medium-high heat, 1 minute per side |
| Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large) | 146.5ºF | 1 hour; finish in skillet over medium-high heat, 1 minute per side |
| Chicken Wings | 160°F to 165°F | 2 hours at 160°F for fall-off-the-bone; 1 hour at 165°F for tender, but not fall-off-the-bone; finish in oven or on stove |
| Chicken Legs | 165°F | 2 hours; sear in skillet over medium-high heat to finish, 1 minute each side |
| Chicken Tenders | 146.5ºF | 1 hour; finish in skillet over medium-high heat for 1-5 minutes each side |
Best Chicken Recipes
If chicken dinner is a household favorite for you, you need to try my best chicken recipes! Here are a few of my favorites:
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
- One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup
- Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
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