How long should I cook chicken?

Cooking chicken can sometimes be confusing, especially with so many varieties of ovens available. Cooking time will vary on the size of the chicken so here are two tables to make your life a little easier. The first table applies to whole chicken and the second table is for chicken portions.

Weigh your chicken after preparation and before placing in the oven. This ensures the optimum cooking time. The cooking times of the whole chicken is calculated by allowing 20 minutes per 454g/1lb plus 20 minutes extra. The chicken portion time calculations are based on the averaged sized portions, allowing extra time if the portion is larger. Always make sure your chicken is fully cooked before serving.

Whole Chicken

Whole chicken weighing between	Fan Oven 180ºC/350ºF	Conventional Oven 190ºC/375ºF	Gas Oven Mark 5	Grill
1000g - 1200g	64 - 73 mins	64 - 73 mins	64 - 73 mins	n/a
1300g - 1500g	77 - 86 mins	77 - 86 mins	77 - 86 mins	n/a
1600g - 1800g	90 - 99 mins	90 - 99 mins	90 - 99 mins	n/a
1900g - 2100g	104 - 113 mins	104 - 113 mins	104 - 113 mins	n/a
2200g - 2500g	117 - 130 mins	117 - 130 mins	117 - 130 mins	n/a

Chicken Portions

Chicken Portion	Fan Oven 180ºC/350ºF	Conventional Oven 190ºC/375ºF	Gas Oven Mark 5	Grill
Chicken Fillet	20 - 30 mins	20 - 30 mins	20 - 30 mins	20 - 25 mins
Chicken Drumsticks	30 - 35 mins	30 - 35 mins	30 - 35 mins	20 - 25 mins
Chicken Wings	20 - 25 mins	20 - 25 mins	20 - 25 mins	17 - 20 mins
Chicken Wing Pieces	15 - 20 mins	15 - 20 mins	15 - 20 mins	10 - 15 mins
Chicken Part Boned Breast	40 - 45 mins	40 - 45 mins	40 - 45 mins	n/a
Chicken Oyster Thigh	30 - 35 mins	30 - 35 mins	30 - 35 mins	n/a
Chicken Mini Fillets	15 mins	15 mins	15 mins	15 - 20 mins
Chicken Legs	40 - 45 mins	40 - 45 mins	40 - 45 mins	n/a
Chicken Whole Thigh	30 - 35 mins	30 - 35 mins	30 - 35 mins	n/a
Chicken Breast ¼	40 - 45 mins	40 - 45 mins	40 - 45 mins	n/a

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