- 140°F: Pinkish-tinged and almost translucent;
extremely soft, with the texture of a warm steak;
fleshy.- 145°F: Pale, pale pink but completely opaque;
very juicy, a little soft. This is my favorite
temperature for chicken.- 150°F: White and opaque, juicy, and firm.
- 155°F: White and opaque, starting to turn a
little bit stringy; bordering on dry.- 160°F and higher: Dry, stringy, and
chalky.