Thermust

Whole chicken internal temperature

The safe minimum internal temperature for whole chicken is 165°F (74°C).

Whole chicken

165°F

Safe minimum internal temperature

Food type
BeefPorkChickenLambTurkeyFishShellfishGame BirdsGame MeatEggsRabbit
Preparation
GroundPartsWholeLeftovers
Temperature unit

How to check whole chicken

Check the innermost thigh, innermost wing, and thickest part of the breast. Keep the thermometer probe away from bone.