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Quick Check for Chicken Doneness
For a quick test of doneness when roasting a chicken, hold on to the leg, move it around, and side to side. The leg should move freely at the joint if it is done. Make final determination of doneness using additional methods.
Quick Check for Chicken Doneness
This is just a first indication that the chicken is done. Be sure to use other methods for checking doneness also! Listed below are some more chicken cooking tips.
- When adding chicken to a recipe that calls for a measured amount, determine how much chicken is needed by figuring one pound of boneless chicken equals approximately 3 cups of cubed chicken.
- When roasting a chicken, an untrussed chicken will cook faster and more evenly than a trussed chicken.
- Covered chicken takes longer to cook in the oven than uncovered chicken.
- When frying, grilling, broiling, or sautéing chicken, remove pieces as they get done to avoid overcooking while finishing other pieces. White meat and smaller pieces will get done faster than dark meat pieces.
- Do not overcrowd chicken pieces when cooking. Leaving space between them will allow them to brown and cook more evenly.
- Be sure to use a sharp knife when cutting or carving chicken. Sharp knives will make the job a lot easier, especially when having to cut in the joint areas, and will provide neatly cut slices and pieces.
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