Cooks' Question

With so many safety concerns about cooking chicken, I was wondering how to tell when it's properly cooked?

Response

There are three tests I use:1 Pierce the thickest part of the thigh with a thin skewer – the juices running out should be golden and clear, not pink.2 If the juices are golden and clear, then gently tug the leg away from the body – if it 'gives', then the chicken is ready.3 If the chicken is not stuffed, tip it up and look at the juices running from the body cavity – as before, they should be golden and clear. The first two tests can also be used for checking turkey.

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