Sunday Supper is an Amazon Associate and may receive compensation for purchases made through affiliate links. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Click here for a free printable version of this chart: Chicken Temperature Chart If chicken dinner is a household favorite for you, you need
to try my best chicken recipes! Here are a few of my favorites: Did you enjoy this page? Save it on Pinterest for later! Did you try one of my chicken recipes? Did this chart help you? Let me know in the comments below!Chicken Cook Temp
Chicken PartOven TemperatureCooking 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
Chicken PartGrill TemperatureLid Open or ClosedCooking 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
Chicken PartStove TemperatureCooking 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
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 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
Boneless Chicken Breasts (Large)
146.5ºF
1 hour; finish in a skillet over medium-high heat, 1 minute per side
Bone-in Chicken Breasts (Large)
146.5ºF
1 hour; finish in a 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 a skillet over medium-high heat to finish, 1 minute on each side
Chicken Tenders
146.5ºF
1 hour; finish in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-5 minutes on each side
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Chicken Temperature – How to Cook Chicken Breast
Follow my guide on grilling chicken breasts for the perfect grilled chicken every time!
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 9 mins
Marinating Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 19 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 chicken breasts
Calories 534 kcal
- 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
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
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
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
Use a paper towel to pat down both sides of the chicken breasts so they are dry.
Once dry all over, sprinkle the spice rub onto the chicken and rub it into the meat on both sides of each breast.
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
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.
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!
- 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!
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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