Please, for the love of gravy, stop cutting into your chicken to check if it’s done. That’s like opening a present before Christmas morning—it ruins the whole surprise. Instead, invest in a simple instant-read thermometer. They cost about the same as a fancy coffee, and they last for years.
Chicken Internal Temp: The Secret to Safe, Perfect Chicken - Foodiosity
One time, my friend insisted she could “feel” if the chicken was cooked. She poked it with her finger, looked at it, and nodded confidently. It came out so raw, it clucked at her. Don’t be that friend. Use the thermometer. Stick it into the thickest part of the breast or thigh, avoiding the bone, and wait for the beep. That beep is the sound of victory.
