Say goodbye to dry, rubbery meat forever.

Although undercooked chickencanbe dangerous, its easy to avoid and often over-feared.

All of the chefs advise that the best way to avoid both over and under-cooking chicken isa thermometer.

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USDA says to cook poultry to 165F for safety.

And Chavez reminds: Outside color is not an indication of doneness; internal temperature is.

Using pre-cooking preparation methods also helps flavor and tenderize chicken breasts.

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Just double-check you pat the chicken dry before popping it on a pan or in a baking dish.

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