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Generally when you stick a thermometer in the thickest part of the breast or thigh and it reads over 160 degrees F, your poultry is done no matter how big the bird is or how juicy it seems. Remember that poultry doesn't have to be dry!
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoTips for Checking Doneness: When cooking a whole chicken, the skin should be golden brown and the legs should move easily in their joints. When pricked in the thigh or breast, the juices should run clear with no pinkish coloring. Tilting a whole bird up, so the juices from the cavity run out, should also show clear juices. To ensure doneness, check the temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh or breast should produce a temperature of 170�F. When a slit is cut into the thickest part of the chicken, it should show meat that is opaque in appearance. Tips for Frying Chicken:
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∙ 13y agoI would say its more important to worry about the doneness of the meat itself, rather than the skin, and that eating the skin is not particularly good for you because its incredibly fatty.
That being said, ideally what you want in chicken skin is at least a golden brown color, and you want a good amount of fat to have been rendered from it so the skin is not as thick. Thick, opaque white skin like you sometimes find in take out chicken is awful. However you are preparing the chicken, one easy way to get the browned, rendered, crispy skin is by first patting dry the chicken with a paper towel. Moisture on the skin surface will prevent it from crisping properly. You must remove the water and dry the skin.
Then brown the chicken skin side down in a few tablespoons of hot vegetable oil. Don't move the chicken. As long as the chicken skin is sticking to the pan, and it will, even to a stick free pan, its cooking's way of letting you know not to move the chicken. As soon as the fat freely releases from the bottom of the pan, you can pick up the pieces, and cook them SKIN SIDE UP in the oven. What this pan roasting does is pre-render a good amount of the fat from the skin before you put it in the oven. In the oven, even more fat is rendered, and the skin will become brown and crispy. (The cooking time for the chicken will be considerably reduced as well.)
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∙ 13y agowhen its golden brown and floats
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How is cooking fish different from cooking red meat and poultry?
Cooking fish can be done at a higher temperature and takes much less time per inch of thickness.
What are the principles of cooking poultry?
There are different principles when cooking poultry. Making sure to clean the poultry is important. Also cooking it to the proper internal temperature is important in order to not cause food poisoning.
What cooking method is best used for cooking poultry?
Not sure what the question really is, but here are different methods of cooking poultry that I prefer: -Baking -Frying -Roasting
What are the different tips of hygienic handling?
Wash your hands: 1) Before cooking 2) After handling raw meat, fish, or poultry 3) After cooking Wash all towels you use after you're done with them Scrub all cookware you use extensively
What does cookery mean?
In cooking the term poultry refers to domesticated birds. Poultry includes chicken, turkey, geese, quail, and Guinea fowl. Domesticated birds are raised for meat and eggs.
Why do chefs truss poultry?
chefs truss poultry to ensure even cooking time. If the bird is (excuse the pun) spread eagle, the wings will be over cooked and dried out before the breasts are done.. By trussing the bird the surface area of the bird that is exposed to the heat is reduced and will cook slower and more even.
What precautions should one take with raw poultry?
Raw poultry can contain the salmonella bacteria and the only way to destroy the bacteria is through cooking. Therefore it is extremely important that poultry is completely cooked before eating.
Where can one find more information about poultry online?
Poultry information can be found at the FDA's website about poultry and correct cooking times and different ways to prepare it. Generic information about the individual birds can be found at Wikipedia or an encyclopedia.
What are the main characteristics of the different types of poultry dishes?
There is a wide variety of poultry dishes. Poultry can be put into pasta, casseroles, fajitas, or any number of dishes. Typically, the chicken is seasoned before cooking, and may be chopped or pulled apart for serving.
What has the author Marian Hoffman written?
Marian Hoffman has written: 'Creative cooking' -- subject(s): Cooking (Poultry) 'Grandmother's household hints' -- subject(s): Home economics
Where should the thermometer be places in a cornish game hen to tell if it done?
When cooking a Cornish game hen, the thermometer should be inserted into the thigh. The stuffing inside should read 165F to be considered done.
Where should thermometers be placed in a Cornish game hen to tell if it is done?
When cooking a Cornish game hen, the thermometer should be inserted into the thigh. The stuffing inside should read 165F to be considered done.
