Buying Guide (serving sizes): =============================

As a guide to buying amounts of chicken, the Delmarva Poultry Association suggests that an average "serving" of chicken for people is:

Handling and Storing Chicken at Home: =====================================

The United States enjoys the safest, most wholesome supply of fresh chicken available worldwide. But keep in mind that chicken is an animal agricultural product and, like all such products, it can carry certain microorganisms, most of which are harmless. Even if harmful bacteria are present, the numbers are usually far below levels that would cause human illness if the product is handled safely and cooked at normal temperatures until done. Safe handling of chicken, or any perishable product, isn't difficult. These procedures included:

Don't wait, refrigerate.

Take purchased poultry home as soon as possible and refrigerate for use within one to two days. Freeze for longer storage.

Thaw in refrigerator or microwave - not at room temperature.

Don't leave cooked poultry at room temperature more than 2 hours.

Place leftovers in shallow containers and refrigerate promptly.

Keep it clean: -

Wash your hands, work surfaces, and utensils in hot soapy water before and after contact with raw meat and poultry.

Cook thoroughly: -

Cook poultry until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit for boneless product, 170 degrees for bone-in parts, and 180 degrees for bone-in whole chickens product, Or until juices run clear.