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    Home » Recipes » Chicken Recipes » Chicken Temperature Chart

    Chicken Temperature Chart

    Published: Nov 6, 2022 Modified: Sep 6, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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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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    • Chicken Cook Temp
    • What Temperature Does Chicken Need to Be?
    • What Temp to Grill Chicken
    • Cooking Chicken in a Pan
    • Sous Vide Chicken Temperatures
    • Free Printable Chart
    • Best Chicken Recipes
    • Cooking Guides
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    Chicken Cook Temp

    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 the chicken is done cooking in the oven.

    The 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.

    Is there anything better than a delicious roasted buttermilk chicken Sunday dinner with strawberry cheesecake for dessert?

    What Temperature Does Chicken Need to Be?

    Chicken PartOven TemperatureCooking Time
    Whole Chicken350°F20 minutes per pound, plus 15 minutes;
    ex. 5-pound chicken for 1 hour 55 minutes
    Boneless Chicken Thighs425°Fabout 35 minutes
    Bone-in Chicken Thighs425°F about 45 minutes
    Boneless Chicken Breasts (Large)375°F20 to 30 minutes
    Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large)375°F35 to 40 minutes
    Chicken Wings400°F45 minutes
    Chicken Legs425°F40-45 minutes
    Chicken Tenders375°F15-20 minutes
    Chicken Tenderloin375°F15-20 minutes
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    Roasted Buttermilk Chicken

    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 the 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 PartGrill TemperatureLid Open or ClosedCooking Time
    Whole ChickenMedium-high; 375°FClosed1 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°FClosed6 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°FClosed6-8 minutes per side
    Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large) Medium-high, 375°F Closed 6-8 minutes per side
    Chicken WingsMedium heat, 350ºFClosed20-25 minutes; check and flip as they darken
    Chicken LegsHigh, 400°FClosed30-35 minutes; flip every 5 minutes
    Chicken TendersMedium-high, 375°FClosed3-4 minutes per side
    Chicken TenderloinMedium-high, 375°FClosed3-4 minutes per side
    Close up of grilled chicken salad with buttermilk ranch dressing
    Grilled Chicken Salad

    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 PartStove TemperatureCooking Time
    Boneless Chicken ThighsMedium heat5 minutes on one side, flip, 3-5 minutes on opposite side
    Bone-in Chicken ThighsMedium heat20-30 minutes uncovered skin-side down; flip, cook 20 more minutes
    Boneless Chicken Breasts (Large)Medium-high heat5-7 minutes on one side, flip, 5-7 minutes on opposite side
    Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large)Medium heatSear 5 minutes on one side, flip, cook 45-50 minutes (covered)
    Chicken WingsHigh heat reduced to lowSear 2 minutes per side, reduce heat, cover, cook 20 minutes. Flip 2-3 times while cooking.
    Chicken LegsMedium heat15-20 minutes on one side, rotate, cook another 15 minutes, then rotate a final time and cook a final 15 minutes
    Chicken TendersMedium heat3.5 minutes per side
    Chicken TenderloinMedium heat3.5 minutes per side
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    Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders

    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 undercooking 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 PartSous Vide TemperatureCooking Time
    Boneless Chicken Thighs 165°F 1 hour to 4 hours; finish in a skillet over medium heat, 4-5 minutes on one side and 1 minute on the opposite side
    Bone-in Chicken Thighs165°F1 hour to 4 hours; finish in a skillet over medium heat, 4-5 minutes on one side and 1 minute on the opposite side
    Boneless Chicken Breasts (Large)146.5ºF1 hour; finish in a skillet over medium-high heat, 1 minute per side
    Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large)146.5ºF1 hour; finish in a skillet over medium-high heat, 1 minute per side
    Chicken Wings160°F to 165°F2 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 Legs165°F2 hours; sear in a skillet over medium-high heat to finish, 1 minute on each side
    Chicken Tenders146.5ºF1 hour; finish in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-5 minutes on each side
    Chicken Tenderloin146.5ºF1 hour; finish in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-5 minutes on each side
    cooking chicken in a black skillet

    Free Printable Chart

    Click here for a free printable version of this chart: Chicken Temperature Chart

    preview of printable chicken temperature chart showing baked chicken temps

    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
    • Chicken Alfredo Recipe
    • One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipe
    • Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders

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    Chicken Temperature – How to Cook Chicken Breast

    Isabel Laessig
    Follow my guide on grilling chicken breasts for the perfect grilled chicken every time!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 9 minutes mins
    Marinating Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 19 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 chicken breasts
    Calories 534 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 grill pan or grill
    • 1 Meat mallet
    • 1 slicing knife
    • grilling tools
    • Meat thermometer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless, and pounded thin

    Grilled Chicken Marinade

    • ½ cup dill pickle juice strained
    • ½ cup whole milk

    Grilled Chicken Seasoning

    • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil for grilling the chicken breasts
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Add chicken breast to a zip-lock bag. Keep the bag open so the air can escape. Tenderize the chicken by pounding it thin with the flat end of a meat mallet.
      2 large chicken breasts
      Pounding a chicken breast with a mallet in a bag
    • Combine whole milk and strained dill pickle juice in a measuring cup or bowl. Pour the marinade into the chicken breast bag and seal it. Massage the marinade into the chicken breast, then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
      ½ cup dill pickle juice, ½ cup whole milk
      Marinating chicken in a bag
    • After marinating, allow your chicken breasts to come to room temperature by letting them rest for 30 minutes before grilling them. In the meantime, mix together powdered sugar, fine sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon zest in a bowl. Refrigerate the spice mix until it’s time to use it.
      2 Tablespoons powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
      combine seasoning ingredients for grilled chicken
    • Use a paper towel to pat down both sides of the chicken breasts so they are dry.
      pat chicken dry with a paper towel
    • Once dry all over, sprinkle the spice rub onto the chicken and rub it into the meat on both sides of each breast.
      sprinkling seasoning mixture on top of chicken breasts
    • Add olive oil to a grill pan. Allow it to heat over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, then add a single chicken breast. If using an outdoor grill, you can grill both chicken breasts at the same time. Cook 1 minute, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 4 minutes.
      3 Tablespoons olive oil
      chicken breasts on the grill
    • Flip the chicken using tongs and cook an additional 4 minutes on the other side. Once finished cooking, remove and repeat with the other chicken breast. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F as read by a meat thermometer.
      flipped chicken breasts on the grill
    • Allow cooked chicken to rest for 10 minutes on a plate covered with foil. When ready to serve, slice with a sharp knife against the grain of the chicken, and enjoy!
      slicing grilled chicken breasts on a wood cutting board

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    Notes

    • Grill chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F as read by a meat thermometer.
    • Follow my chicken temperature chart to cook more than just chicken breasts on the grill, including thighs!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 50gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 1758mgPotassium: 941mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg
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    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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