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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 hours on revolving spit |
| Ground chicken, 6-oz. patty | 165ºF | 20-30 minutes | 15 minutes per side |
| FROM THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION’S “THE CHOICE IS CHICKEN” NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY BROCHURE. | |||
