We can’t all be experts in the kitchen, and even if we are, we may want some inspiration on new ways to cook chicken. Grab your meat thermometer, and check out how to bake, grill, sizzle, or air fry Farmer Focus chicken!

Note: All recipes have been tried and used successfully, but results may vary from person to person.

*Check your package for a soaker pad as you remove chicken from the package. Remove the pad before cooking.

HOW-TO-COOK BONELESS SKINLESS BREASTS

OVEN:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place your chicken on an oven safe dish/pan. Once the oven is preheated, bake your chicken for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. You can also check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked if the juices run clear.

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GRILL:

Preheat the grill to 450°F; this usually takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Flipping it half-way through, grill chicken for 17 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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AIR FRYER:

Note: every air fryer is different, so cook times may vary. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, then place the chicken inside. Be sure not to overcrowd the chicken. For small breast (5-7oz), cook for 7-10 minutes. For a medium breast (8-10oz), cook for 10-12 minutes. For a large breast (11>oz), cook for 12-16 minutes. Check to make sure the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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STOVETOP:

Cook on medium to high heat on your pan for 10-12 minutes. Flip the chicken breast 1-2 times throughout the cooking process. Check to make sure the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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HOW-TO-COOK BONELESS SKINLESS THIGHS

OVEN:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place your chicken on an oven safe dish/pan. Once the oven is preheated, bake your chicken for 17 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. You can also check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked if the juices run clear.

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GRILL:

Preheat the grill to 450°F; this usually takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Flipping it half-way through, grill chicken for 17 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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AIR FRYER:

Note: every air fryer is different, so cook times may vary. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F, then place the chicken inside. Be sure not to overcrowd the chicken. Air fry the chicken for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

STOVETOP:

Cook on medium to high heat on your pan for 10-12 minutes. Flip the chicken breast 1-2 times throughout the cooking process. Check to make sure the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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HOW-TO-COOK CHICKEN TENDERS

OVEN:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place your chicken on an oven safe dish/pan. Once the oven is preheated, bake your chicken for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. You can also check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked if the juices run clear.

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GRILL:

Preheat the grill to 450°F; this usually takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Flipping it half-way through, grill chicken for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. 

AIR FRYER:

Note: every air fryer is different, so cook times may vary. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, then place the chicken inside. Be sure not to overcrowd the chicken. Air fry the chicken for 12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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HOW-TO-COOK BONE-IN SKIN-ON THIGHS

OVEN:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place your chicken on an oven safe dish/pan. Once the oven is preheated, bake your chicken for 26 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. You can also check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked if the juices run clear.

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GRILL:

Preheat the grill to 450°F; this usually takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Flipping it half-way through, grill chicken for 17 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.


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AIR FRYER:

Note: every air fryer is different, so cook times may vary. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, then place the thighs inside. Be sure not to overcrowd the chicken. Air fry for 24 minutes on each side, flipping half way through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

STOVETOP:

Start medium to high heat on your pan and sear each side of the chicken for 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium, then cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 24 minutes , flipping half-way through. Increase the heat again and sear the skin side one last time for about 2 minutes. Check to make sure the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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HOW-TO-COOK PARTY WINGS

OVEN:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place your chicken on an oven safe dish/pan. Once the oven is preheated, bake your chicken for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. You can also check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked if the juices run clear.

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GRILL:

Preheat the grill to 450°F; this usually takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Flipping it half-way through, grill chicken for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

AIR FRYER:

Note: every air fryer is different so cook times may vary. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, then place the wings inside. Be sure not to overcrowd the chicken. Air fry for 24 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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HOW-TO-COOK DRUMSTICKS

OVEN:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place your chicken on an oven safe dish/pan. Once the oven is preheated, bake your chicken for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. You can also check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked if the juices run clear.

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AIR FRYER:

Note: every air fryer is different, so cook times may vary. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, then place the thighs inside. Be sure not to overcrowd the chicken. Air fry for 20 minutes flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

GRILL:

Preheat the grill to 450°F; this usually takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Flipping it halfway through, grill the chicken for 14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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HOW-TO-COOK WHOLE BIRD

OVEN:

*If your chicken contains giblets, be sure to remove the giblet bag from inside the chicken. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place your chicken on an oven safe dish/pan. Once the oven is preheated, bake your chicken for 65 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. You can also check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked if the juices run clear.

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GRILL:

*If your chicken contains giblets, be sure to remove the giblet bag from inside the chicken. Preheat the grill to 450°F; this usually takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Flipping it half-way through, grill chicken for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

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Ground Chicken

HOW-TO-COOK GROUND CHICKEN

STOVETOP:

  1. Step 1. Place a non-stick frying pan / iron skillet over medium heat on the stove top, add one tablespoon of oil or pan spray to the pan. You can also use a Dutch oven, or electric griddle.
  2. Step 2. Add your ground Farmer Focus chicken to your pan. Use a spatula to break up and pull off pieces of the ground chicken chunk in your pan.
  3. Step 3. Once the ground chicken is all added to the pan lightly broken up, use a potato masher to mash and break up the ground chicken into fine and small pieces. You could also continue to use your spatula to break the ground chicken into smaller pieces.
  4. Step 4. Stir until the meat is completely browned cooked to 165°F (use a meat thermometer).

HOW-TO-COOK HALF CHICKEN

OVEN:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place your chicken on an oven safe dish/pan. Once the oven is preheated, bake your chicken for 50 minutes, flipping halfway through or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F. You can also check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked if the juices run clear.

GRILL:

Preheat the grill to 450°F; this usually takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Flipping it half-way through, grill chicken for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

REMEMBER!

  1. 1. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator.

  2. 2. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat and poultry.

  3. 3. Cook thoroughly until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.

  4. 4. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard.