Cooking Chicken

The cooking times listed below are approximate. Use a calibrated meat thermometer to be sure the meat has reached the safe internal temperature listed. The cooking guidelines are provided by the USDA.

All chicken must be cooked to 165°

Whole Chicken (3-4 lb. piece)
Cook at 350° until 165°
Roast 75-90 min.
Simmer 60-75 min.
Grill 60-75 min.

Breast Halves (6-8 oz. boneless pieces)
Cook at 350° until 165°
Roast 30-40 min.
Simmer 25-30 min.
Grill 10-15 min./side

Breast Halves (4 oz. bone-in pieces)
Cook at 350° until 165°
Roast 20-30 min.
Simmer 25-30 min.
Grill 6-8 min./side

Legs & Thighs
Cook at 350° until 165°
Roast 40-50 min.
Simmer 40-50 min.
Grill 10-15 min./side

Drumsticks (4 oz. pieces)
Cook at 350° until 165°
Roast 35-45 min.
Simmer 40-50 min.
Grill 8-12 min./side

Wings (2-3 oz. pieces)
Cook at 350° until 165°
Roast 30-40 min.
Simmer 35-45 min.
Grill 8-12 min./side