Question

1. a food handler needs to cook chicken to make chicken salad. what is the minimum cooking temperature required for the chicken?

a) 135°f
b) 145°f
c) 155°f
d) 165°f

Explanation:

Chicken for dishes like chicken salad (where it is not further cooked after initial preparation) requires a minimum internal cooking temperature to eliminate harmful pathogens like Salmonella. The standard food safety guideline for poultry (including chicken) is 165°F.

Answer:

d) 165°F