where should you measure the temperature of a breaded chicken drumstick

Measure the temperature of a breaded chicken drumstick by inserting the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat , not near the bone and not just into the breading or surface.

Where to Place the Thermometer

• Insert the probe into the center of the thickest part of the drumstick muscle, going in from the side so you reach the middle of the meat.

• Avoid touching the bone, because bone heats differently and can give an inaccurately high reading.

• Do not measure on the surface of the breading or just under the crust; that area can be hot while the inside is still undercooked.

Safe Internal Temperature

• For food safety, chicken should reach at least 165°F (74°C) in that thickest part of the meat.

• Check a couple of drumsticks in different spots if you are cooking a batch, especially the largest pieces, to be sure they are all safely cooked.

Quick “Mini Story” Example

Imagine a tray of golden, crispy breaded drumsticks coming out of the fryer or oven.
You slide the thermometer straight into the side of the largest drumstick, aiming for the middle of the meatiest section, stopping before you hit bone. The display clicks over to 166°F — that thick center is safely done, so you know every bite will be juicy and fully cooked, not just hot on the outside.

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