How long do you cook a chicken for

Chicken School

Table of Contents Show

Breaded Chicken
How long does a chicken take to cook?
How long to you cook a whole chicken in the oven?
Is it better to Bake chicken at 350 or 400?
How long should I cook my chicken on 350?

Use our chart to make sure that your chicken is cooked to perfection every time.

Proper cooking times are not just about safety. In fact, most Canadians overcook their chicken, which can leave it dry. From chicken breast to a whole roast chicken this chart ensures perfectly cooked chicken every time.

Internal temperature is measured using an instant-read food thermometer. Insert the thermometer in different spots, making sure to pay special attention to the chicken breasts and thighs which are the thickest parts of the meat. Food thermometers are available at most grocery stores in various formats and price ranges.

Roasting

Cut	Internal Temperature	Average Cooking Time*
Boneless, skinless breast Small piece (140 g raw) Large piece (200 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	35 minutes 45 minutes
Boneless, skinless thigh Small piece (60 g raw) Large piece (115 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	20 minutes 30 minutes
Bone-in, skinless thigh/drumstick Small piece (80 g raw) Large piece (130 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	35 minutes 45 minutes
Bone-in breast Small piece (170 g raw) Large piece (250 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	40 minutes 50 minutes
Bone-in legs Small piece (200 g raw) Large piece (300 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	40 minutes 55 minutes
Ground chicken patties (120 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	30 minutes
Whole chicken – stuffed (1.5 kg raw)	180°F (82°C)	2 hours 10 minutes
Whole chicken – unstuffed (1.5 kg raw)	180°F (82°C)	1 hour 40 minutes
Wings (90 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	25 minutes

*When to check the internal temperature – oven roasting uncovered, in a 350°F (180°C) oven.

Grilling

Cut	Internal Temperature	Average Cooking Time*
Boneless, skinless breast Small piece (140 g raw) Large piece (200 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	9 minutes per side 12 minutes per side
Boneless, skinless thigh Small piece (60 g raw) Large piece (115 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	5 minutes per side 8 minutes per side
Bone-in, skinless thigh/drumstick Small piece (80 g raw) Large piece (130 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	7 minutes per side 10 minutes per side
Bone-in breast Small piece (170 g raw) Large piece (250 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	14 minutes per side 17 minutes per side
Bone-in legs Small piece (200 g raw) Large piece (300 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	15 minutes per side 18 minutes per side
Ground chicken patties (120 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	6 minutes per side
Whole chicken – unstuffed (1.5 kg raw)	180°F (82°C)	1 hour 25 minutes
Wings (90 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	8 minutes per side

*Medium heat with the lid down.

Skillet

Cut	Internal Temperature	Average Cooking Time*
Boneless, skinless breast Small piece (140 g raw) Large piece (200 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	8 minutes per side 11 minutes per side
Boneless, skinless thigh Small piece (60 g raw) Large piece (115 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	5 minutes per side 7 minutes per side
Bone-in, skinless thigh/drumstick Small piece (80 g raw) Large piece (130 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	8 minutes per side 11 minutes per side
Bone-in breast Small piece (170 g raw) Large piece (250 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	11 minutes per side 15 minutes per side
Bone-in legs Small piece (200 g raw) Large piece (300 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	13 minutes per side 16 minutes per side
Ground chicken patties (120 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	8 minutes per side
Wings (90 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	8 minutes per side

*When to check the internal temperature – medium-high heat in a pre-heated skillet.

Breaded Chicken

Cut	Internal Temperature	Average Cooking Time*
5 nuggets (80 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	20 minutes
2 tenders (51 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	20 minutes
1 breaded chicken burger (85 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	25 minutes
1 stuffed breaded chicken breast (142 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	35 minutes
1 piece fried chicken (200 g raw)	165°F (74°C)	25 minutes

* Times are based on frozen, uncooked chicken.

How long does a chicken take to cook?

How to cook chicken. Roast at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 (whole chicken: 25 mins per 500g, plus an extra 25 mins; breasts, 15 mins; thighs and wings, 40 mins). Grill or barbecue (breast, 7-10 mins; cubes or strips, 5-7 mins; drumsticks and thighs, 25-30 mins; wings, 40 mins). Stir-fry (cubes or strips, 5-7 mins).

How long to you cook a whole chicken in the oven?

Directions.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)..

Place chicken in a roasting pan; season generously inside and out with onion powder, salt, and pepper. ... .

Bake chicken uncovered in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour and 15 minutes..

Is it better to Bake chicken at 350 or 400?

Baking chicken breasts at 350 degrees results in more tender and juicy meat while baking them at 400 degrees produces crispy skin.

How long should I cook my chicken on 350?

A whole chicken should be cooked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes per pound for a 3 to 8 pound chicken. So, if you have a 4-pound chicken, you would cook it for 80 minutes.