Chicken Cooking Times
If you are looking for the cooking times for a whole chicken, cooking times for chicken fillets, or the cooking time for other chicken portions, then look no further. Here are the cooking times for a wide range of chicken portions – with guideline times for each cooking method.
There are so many different ovens around these days that it is not surprising that we get confused when it comes to the optimum cooking times. To make things easier we have put together lists that will help you get the best results from whatever type of oven you have chosen. Below are cooking times for a whole chicken, and also cooking times for various chicken portions.
But Remember… All appliances vary, so take these times as guidelines only.
Whole Chicken – Cooking Times *
Whole Chicken
Weighing Between:
1000g – 1200g
1300g – 1500g
1600g – 1800g
1900g – 2100g
2200g – 2500g
Fan / Conventional / Gas Oven
180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 5
64 – 73 minutes
77 – 86 minutes
90 – 99 minutes
104 – 113 minutes
117 – 130 minutes
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* As all appliances vary, the above information is to be used as a guideline only. Remember to always weigh your chicken after preparation & before you place it in the oven especially if you have stuffed the bird. This will ensure the optimum cooking time. The above times are calculated by allowing 20 mins per 454g/1lb plus 20 mins extra. Ensure product is thoroughly cooked before serving.
Chicken Portions – Cooking Times *
Chicken Portions:
Chicken Fillets
Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wing Pieces
Chicken Part Boned Breast
Chicken Oyster Thigh
Chicken Mini Fillets
Chicken Legs
Chicken Whole Thigh
Chicken Breast ¼
Fan / Conventional / Gas Oven
180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 5
20 – 30 minutes
30 – 35 minutes
20 – 25 minutes
15 – 20 minutes
30 – 35 minutes
40 – 45 minutes
15 minutes
40 – 45 minutes
30 – 35 minutes
40 – 45 minutes
Grill
20 – 25 minutes
20 – 35 minutes
17 – 20 minutes
10 – 15 minutes
n/a
n/a
15 – 20 minutes
n/a
n/a
n/a
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* As all appliances vary, the above information is to be used as guidelines only. The above cooking times are calculated based on average sized portions, allow extra time if you feel it is needed for larger portions. Ensure product is thoroughly cooked before serving.