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Maverick and chicken pieces

victor1
victor1 Posts: 225
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I did a cut up chicken tonight using the Maverick for the first time.  I put the probe in a breast piece, 350 degrees till 170 internal.  The chicken was a little under done at 170.  Did I do something wrong, or is a single breast piece not sufficient for the Maverick to be give a true "done at 170" reading?  I did grill a little longer, flipping the pieces for a crispier skin.  The chicken was very juicy, skin crispy.  I used Lawry's Seasoning marinade, The flavor was good but not "knock yer socks off" great.  Will go back to a rub next time.
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
    two questions:

    Have you verified your temp sensor with boiling water?

    Are you sure the probe was well centered in the breast piece?
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,919
    I myself have never used a Maverick so I can't really say on that point. However I do use a Thermapen to test for doneness. Usually when it reads 155-160 on breast it is sufficiently done for my liking. I can't help but to wonder if you did not have good probe placement. That would elicit a false reading but again that's just speculation on my part. Hope you get it figured out my friend. Good luck.

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