Whole Chicken Internal Temp (+ Perfect Oven Roasted Whole Chicken)

Name: Whole Chicken Internal Temp (+ Perfect Oven Roasted Whole Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings
6 people

Whole Chicken Internal Temp (+ Perfect Oven Roasted Whole Chicken)

Silas Stewart

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What’s the best internal temperature for whole chicken? Roasting a whole chicken is a delicious dinner idea, but it can be a little tricky to prepare, as overcooking will dry the meat out but undercooking isn’t safe. Read on to find out everything you need to know about measuring the internal temperature of whole chicken.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 whole chicken fresh or thawed
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 tablespoon minced garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Remove the chicken from the fridge 1 hour before roasting. Pat dry with paper towels. It’s ok if your chicken still feels cool after sitting at room temperature.
In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub all over the chicken. Then rub with olive oil.
Position an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven. Then preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack in a roasting pan. Then place the chicken onto the rack breast side up.
When the oven is hot, add the chicken and immediately lower the heat to 325°F.
It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to cook in a regular oven. Baste the chicken with pan juices every 20-30 minutes. Start checking the internal temperature of the chicken regularly after 1 hour. Your chicken is done as soon as it registers 165°F (74°C). If it’s not ready, put the chicken back in the oven.
When the chicken is done baking, remove it from the oven. Transfer to a cutting board. Cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.