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March 1, 2003

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Below are doneness temperatures and cooking times for preparing fresh or thawed chicken (not frozen).

Type of Chicken

Internal Temperature

Approximate Roasting Time (350ºF)

Approximate Grilling Time

Leg quarters, bone in, 4-8 oz.

170ºF

40-50 minutes

10-15 minutes per side

Thigh, bone in, 5-7 oz.

170ºF

30-40 minutes

10-15 minutes per side

Thigh, boneless, 3 oz.

160ºF

20-30 minutes

6-8 minutes per side

Breast, bone in, 6-8 oz.

170ºF

30-40 minutes

10-15 minutes per side

Breast, boneless, 4 oz.

160ºF

20-30 minutes

6-8 minutes per side

Whole chicken, 3-5 lb. (broiler)6-8 lb. (roaster)

180ºF

1 1⁄4 - 1 1⁄2 hrs.1 1⁄2 - 2 1⁄4 hrs.

1 1⁄2 -2 1⁄2 hourson revolving spit

Ground chicken, 6-oz. patty

165ºF

20-30 minutes

15 minutes per side

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