What temperature should a turkey breast be cooked to?
Chef's answer
165 degreesWe recommend that you remove the bird from the oven when the breast temperature reaches 165 degrees and the thickest part of the thighs reaches between 170 and 175 degrees. To take the temperature of the breast, insert the thermometer into the deepest part of the breast, holding it parallel to the bird at the neck end..
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For properly cooked chicken, if you cut into it and the juices run clear, then the chicken is fully cooked. If the juices are red or have a pinkish color, your chicken may need to be cooked a bit longer.
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The perfect internal temperature is 165 degrees for dark meat, 160 degrees for white. If you don't have an instant-read thermometer, you can always do a little cut into the middle to check that it's just about opaque in the center.
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2-3 hoursPour the sauce over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a plate.
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Now if you don't have a thermometer, there are some signs that will tell you if chicken is properly cooked through. Chicken is done when the juices run clear when pierced with the tip of a paring or fork and the meat is no longer pink..
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Chicken meat can become infected with Campylobacter when it comes into contact with animal feces. The most common symptom of Campylobacter infection is bloody diarrhea. It can also lead to more serious complications in some cases. Salmonella and Campylobacter are the most common pathogens found on raw chicken.
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When it comes to tools, you can use a meat mallet if you have one. If you don't, try a rolling pin, the back of a skillet or even the bottom of a mason jar, depending on the size of the chicken. Wrap the breasts in plastic wrap or wax paper, and pound until all the pieces are of an even thickness.
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12 chicken breastsSo you can cook 1 chicken breast in the same amount of time as 12 chicken breasts, as long as there is room between them for ample circulation. Stacking the breasts, or having the bags too close together, effectively increases the thickness of the chicken and will require longer cooking times..
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