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Chicken cuts: why does the size of the piece matter?

Chicken breast, thigh, wing and whole chicken have different thicknesses, so the cooking time is not always the same. For safety, the internal temperature must be checked in the thickest part.

Source and review

USDA — Cooking Meat: Is It Done Yet?

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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