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What is the minimum internal temperature that the chicken must reach?

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The USDA recommends that chicken and poultry be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 F for at least 30 seconds. 2 However, due to carry over cooking, if you pull the chicken breast once it reaches an internal temperature of approximately 162 F, the chicken will retain heat and continue to rise in temperature to reach the necessary 165 F without overcooking and drying out the meat.

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165 degrees Fahrenheit

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