It is important to cook chicken until thoroughly done to avoid illness.
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Bake Chicken at 350 Degrees Fahrenheit
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Due to the possibility of salmonella, it is important to cook chicken until completely done. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends cooking a 3 to 4 lb. broiler or fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 ¼ to 1 ½ hours.
Bake Chicken at 300 Degrees Fahrenheit
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Cook it until the internal temperature of the thigh’s thickest portion reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
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If you bake chicken at 300 degrees Fahrenheit, cook it until the internal temperature of the thigh's thickest portion reaches 180 degrees Fahrenheit and juices run clear.
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All types of poultry, regardless of size or weight, must cook to an internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit throughout to be safe.