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Chicken FAQs

Chicken is a go-to dinner and lunch protein for many people. It’s healthy, relatively inexpensive, and can be prepared in endless different ways. Here are the answers to our most frequently asked questions on preparing, cooking, and serving poultry.

WHAT’S THE MOST INEXPENSIVE CUT OF CHICKEN?

Bone-in chicken is usually less expensive than boneless cuts. Opt for whole chicken, bone-in chicken thighs, or drumsticks. Some reader favorites for these cuts include oven-fried drumsticks, batter-fried chicken, and braised chicken thighs.

what’s a spatchcocked chicken?

A spatchcocked or butterflied chicken is a whole chicken that has had its backbone removed and has been pressed flat. A spatchcocked chicken will cook faster than a whole chicken, making it a popular choice.

How can i tell when my chicken is cooked?

Chicken is safe to consume with the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The easiest way to check this is to poke an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. If you don’t have access to a thermometer, cooked chicken should not be translucent and the juices should run clear when the chicken is cut into.

How can i avoid dry chicken?

To avoid dry, overcooked chicken, cook it only until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Dark meat is much more forgiving than white meat, so chicken thighs and drumsticks tend to be more moist and juicy, and will remain tender, even when cooked to a higher temperature.

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A roast chicken stuffed with lemon in a cast iron skillet on a wooden cutting board.
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