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Meat Thermometer Temperature for Chicken in Australia

Use a meat thermometer temperature for chicken of 75°C at the centre under FSANZ guidance, with the probe away from bone.

GGearjury editorial team · Updated 14 October 2026· 5 min

Use Australian guidance

FSANZ advises cooking poultry so the centre reaches 75°C.

Check the thickest breast or inner thigh without touching bone.

Wait for stability and check another spot when thickness varies.

Use a food probe whose published range covers cooking temperatures.

Water, oven air and frying oil can require different probe designs.

Sanitise the probe between raw poultry and cooked food.

Common questions

can you measure body temperature with meat thermometer

No. Use an approved medical thermometer.

can a meat thermometer be used for air temperature

Only if the maker specifies ambient-air use.

can meat thermometer measure water temperature

Yes when its range and immersion instructions permit it.

meat thermometer temperature guide

Use current Australian guidance and measure the coldest relevant centre.

what temperature must a food thermometer be accurate to

Required tolerance depends on the applicable food-safety system and instrument specification.

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