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Chicken Meat Thermometers for Reliable Doneness Checks

Use a clean probe in the thickest part without touching bone. FSANZ recommends poultry reach at least 75°C at the centre.

A chicken meat thermometer should reach the coldest part of the thickest meat, not bone or the cavity. For a whole bird, check more than one place because the breast and inner thigh can cook at different rates.

Chicken Meat Thermometers for Reliable Doneness Checks

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Where should a meat thermometer go in chicken?

Insert it into the thickest part, avoiding bone. Check both the breast and inner thigh on a whole bird.

What temperature should chicken reach in Australia?

FSANZ recommends at least 75°C in the centre of poultry.

Can I use a leave-in thermometer for roast chicken?

Yes, if the exact probe is oven-rated and its tip remains in the thickest meat throughout cooking.

How do I check fried chicken with a thermometer?

Probe the thickest piece away from bone, and check several pieces because size and oil position affect cooking.