HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -➤ 170°F and Higher for Dark Meat Leg and thigh meat is still safe at 165°F, but it is recommended to cook it to an internal temperature of about 170-175°F (77-79°C). The chicken’s legs are actively worked muscles, and the meat is tougher because of it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Internal Temperature for White Meat Chicken White meat chicken (found in chicken breasts and chicken thighs) should reach an internal temperature of 165° and remain at that temperature for at least 30 seconds. Exceeding this temperature can result in dry, chewy chicken.