How long to cook? Chicken cooking times and temperature chart

How long to cook chicken? Cooking chicken to the right time and temperature is important to ensure it’s safe to eat. Please note, the exact times and temperatures can vary depending on the cut of chicken and the cooking method. Here are simple charts for times and temperatures!

Whole chicken

MethodTemperatureTime (min)
Roasting350 F / 175 C20 min per pound / 450g
Grillingmedium60-90 min

Chicken breast

MethodTemperatureTime (min)
Air frying375 F / 190 C6 – 8 min per side
Pan-fryingmedium-high5 – 7 min per side
Baking350 F / 175 C20 – 35 min
Grillingmedium-high6 – 8 min

Chicken thighs and drumsticks

MethodTemperatureTime (min)
Air frying375 F / 190 C20 – 25 min
Baking375 F / 190 C35 – 45 min
Grillingmedium-high20 – 30 min

Chicken wings

MethodTemperatureTime (min)
Air frying375 F / 190 C25 – 30 min
Baking400 F / 200 C45 – 60 min
Deep-frying350 F / 175 C10 – 12 min