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    How do you check the temperature of a chicken thigh with a thermometer?
    JoAnna Minneci
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    JoAnna Minneci is a retired Professional Chef based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. With 18 years of experience, Chef JoAnna specialized in teaching others how to cook through private cooking lessons, team-building events, and wellness and nutrition classes. She also appeared in numerous television shows on networks such as Bravo and Food Network. Chef JoAnna received Culinary Arts training from the Art Institute of California at Los Angeles. She is also certified in sanitation, nutrition, kitchen management, and cost control.
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    Stick your meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh—never just use a clock. The temperature should read 165 °F (74 °C).
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    What if the chicken breast is still pink? Should it be pink?
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    No, it should not be pink. If the chicken breast is still pink that means you must cook it a little longer until there is no more pink in the middle.
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    How can I tell if a chicken is fully roasted?
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    Check the temperature. Any type of chicken has to be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit, or about 72 degrees Celsius.
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    How do I cook chicken breasts?
    Community Answer
    Refer to the article Cook a Chicken Breast .
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