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Chicken Meat Thermometer Temperature Guide

For chicken, FSANZ recommends a centre temperature of at least 75°C. Measure the thickest edible section and confirm more than one spot on a whole bird.

The chicken meat thermometer temperature to remember in Australia is at least 75°C at the centre, following FSANZ guidance for all poultry. A thermometer answers a different question from a timer: it tells you whether the coolest part has crossed the safety target, regardless of bird size, oven variation or how browned the skin looks.

Chicken Meat Thermometer Temperature Guide

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What temperature should chicken read on a meat thermometer?

FSANZ recommends that all poultry reach at least 75°C at the centre. Check the coolest thick section, not the surface.

Where do you put a thermometer in a roast chicken?

Check the innermost thigh and the thickest breast meat, keeping the sensing tip away from bone. More than one location helps reveal cooler pockets.

Can cooked chicken still look pink at 75°C?

Colour alone is not a reliable safety test. Use a clean, accurate probe reading at the centre and follow current food-safety guidance.

Should the thermometer touch the bone in chicken?

No. Bone can distort the reading and does not represent the temperature of the surrounding edible centre, so reposition the tip into meat.

How long should you wait for the chicken temperature reading?

Wait until the number stabilises; the time varies by thermometer design. A published response time helps compare digital models.