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Temperatures, storage and handling, from the agencies that set the numbers.
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Oct 12, 2026
How to prepare raw chicken
Buying, storing, thawing, cleaning up, salting, marinating and drying raw chicken, with the numbers from the USDA, the CDC and America's Test Kitchen's tests.
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Oct 12, 2026
What internal temperature should chicken be cooked to?
The safe number, why it is 165°F (74°C), where to put the thermometer, and why thighs taste better hotter.