When are Chicken Thighs Done?
Chicken thighs are the unsung superhero of dinner time. They’re cheaper than chicken breasts and, if you cook them right, are every bit as juicy and tender. But that means you have to cook them right.
Because of the connective tissue, collagen, in chicken thighs, they have to be cooked to a higher temperature than what is just “safe.” To melt that collagen into gelatin, you need to cook chicken thighs beyond 175°F (79°C). And you can go as high as 200°F (93°C) before they start to dry out much.
Chicken Thigh Doneness Temp
Cook chicken thighs to a higher temp than breasts—175°F (79°C) or even higher to melt the collagen
Whether you cook them boneless or bone-in, grab your Thermapen ONE® and temp your chicken thighs for perfect, juicy meat every time.
Learn more about chicken temperatures here
There's more to chicken temps than just how to cook thighs. Get the in-depth story here.
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