Pollo Fritto alla Toscana (Tuscan Fried Chicken)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What temperature should chicken cook to?

  Cooking the perfect juicy chicken is about getting it to the right temperature and accounting for carryover cooking, when the internal temperature continues to climb between 5 to 10 degrees after removing from the heat. White meat, such as breasts and wings, should cook to an internal temperature of 155°F so the internal temperature will rise to 165°F. Legs and thighs should cook to an internal temperature of 150°F since these parts of the chicken contain more connective tissue — collagen — than the white meat. When cooking the whole chicken, the temperature should register 155°F when a meat thermometer is inserted in the thickest part of the thigh. 

• Can you use chicken breasts instead of thighs?

  Yes, any cut of chicken will work here but you’ll need to adjust the cook time to accommodate the different size pieces. Using an instant-read thermometer is the best way to know if your chicken is cooked all the way through.