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Chicken Cooking Tips
Whatever method you use—roasting, frying, simmering, grilling or microwaving—be sure to finish cooking once it is started. Interrupted or partial cooking may encourage bacterial growth in foods. Keep all hot foods hot (140-160ºF) before and during serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers in a shallow container as soon as the meal is over. Do not leave cooked foods out at room temperature for more than two hours.
A meat thermometer is the most accurate way to determine if chicken is done. For a whole chicken, insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone.
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