How To Tell If Chicken Is Raw?

Pink, translucent, or glossy flesh

Soft, rubbery, or slippery texture

Juices run clear only after fully cooked; raw chicken may release cloudy or pink juices

Flesh feels cool and spongy in the center

No firm white appearance throughout

Internal temperature below 165°F (74°C)

Meat separates easily in a raw, stringy way rather than flaking

Undercooked areas near the bone remain pink or gelatinous

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