The USDA recommends cooking whole chicken to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Table below shows the approximate cooking times for chicken parts
| Type of Chicken | Weight | Roasting @ 350 degrees F | Simmering | Grilling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast halves, bone in | 6-8 oz | 30 to 40 min | 35 to 45 min | 10-15 min/side |
| Breast halves, boneless | 4 oz | 20 to 30 min | 25 to 30 min | 6-8 min/side |
| Legs or thighs | 4 or 8 oz | 40 to 50 min | 40 to 50 min | 10-15 min/side |
| Drumsticks | 4 oz | 35 to 45 min | 40 to 50 min | 8-12 min/side |
| Wings | 2-3 oz | 30 to 40 min | 35 to 45 min | 8-12 min/side |
Microwave directions:
- Use medium-high power.
- Whole chicken, 9 to 10 minutes per pound
- Bone-in parts, 8 to 9 minutes per pound
- Boneless breast halves, 6 to 8 minutes per pound
- When microwaving parts, arrange in dish so thick parts are toward the outside of the dish.
- Place a whole chicken in an oven cooking bag or a covered pot.
- For boneless breast halves, place in a dish with ½ cup of water; cover with plastic wrap.