🍗 Chicken Guide! 🍗

Temperature and time for perfect chicken!

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Chicken must reach 165°F internally to be safe to eat! Use a thermometer!

Types of Chicken Cooking

Breast: Lean, easy to overcook, most popular

Thighs: More flavorful, harder to overcook, forgiving!

Drumsticks: Fun to eat, great on the grill

Whole chicken: Feeds many, great for roasting

Cut	Cooking Method	Time	Temp (Done)
Breast (boneless)	Saute/Pan-sear	6-8 min/side	165°F
Breast (bone-in)	Roast	35-45 min	165°F
Thighs (boneless)	Saute	8-10 min/side	165°F
Thighs (bone-in)	Roast	40-50 min	165°F
Drumsticks	Grill/Roast	25-35 min	165°F
Whole chicken	Roast	1-1.5 hrs	165°F

💡 Pro Tips:
• Take chicken out 5°F before target (it keeps cooking while resting!)
• Let rest 5-10 minutes before cutting
• Thighs are harder to overcook = better for beginners
• Brine chicken in salt water for juicier meat!

👨‍🍳 Simple Seasoning Ideas

Classic: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika

Lemon herb: Lemon zest, thyme, rosemary

Asian: Soy sauce, ginger, garlic

BBQ: Store-bought BBQ rub or brown sugar + chili powder

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