chicken cooking times?

[jbelson]

Are there any general cooking times and temps for chicken?
Are they different for a whole bird as opposed to just pieces?

Thanks.

[bootlegbbq]

The key to cooking chicken is to watch for clear fluids. If you're doing whole birds you can twist the leg and if it twists freely it is done. Usually when it twists freely like that you will see the clear fluids. Internal temp should be to 180* and I usually smoke them between 225*-250*. Hope this helps.
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[stetch]

depends on the cut

chicken breast/thighs, probably on a grill med/high heat something like 5 minutes per side

1/2 chicken probably up to 10 minutes per side if large

Beer can whole chicken, indirect heat, 350 degrees or so, about 60-90 minutes


215-225 smoker, probably 2 hours for pieces, 3-4 for a whole chicken.


always use temperature/feel and juice color for whether it is ready, not time.

[Jarhead]

I like to smoke a little hotter, 275-300° and the meaty portion of the thigh to 170°, backside down or use the beer can method.
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[alittle1]

Okay, if you don't have a thermometer, how long do you cook a whole 7 pound chicken using the beer can method, using a Big Easy SGR?

[Jarhead]

When you can easily disjoint the thigh and leg. Best guess.
You really need to invest in some sort of thermometer. Wally World sells one with a probe for about 15 bucks. I think it is a Taylor.
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