Chicken cooking time calculator
Enter the weight of your chicken for the roasting time, temperature and when it goes in. Times for chicken pieces are below.
Whole roast chicken cooking times
At 190°C (170°C fan), 375°F, roast a chicken for 45 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes (20 minutes per lb plus 20 minutes).
| Weight | Cooking time | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) | 1 h 15 min | 15 min |
| 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) | 1 h 25 min | 15 min |
| 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) | 1 h 30 min | 15 min |
| 1.8 kg (4 lb) | 1 h 40 min | 15 min |
| 2 kg (4.4 lb) | 1 h 50 min | 15 min |
| 2.2 kg (4.9 lb) | 2 h | 15 min |
| 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) | 2 h 15 min | 15 min |
Chicken breast, thigh and drumstick oven times
| Piece | Oven time | Oven |
|---|---|---|
| Breast, boneless | 20–25 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F |
| Thighs, bone in | 35–45 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F |
| Thighs, boneless | 20–25 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F |
| Drumsticks | 35–45 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F |
| Wings | 40–45 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F |
| Whole legs | 45–50 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F |
Chicken is cooked at 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part. Cut into the thickest piece: the juices should run clear, with no pink meat.
Questions
How long to cook a 1.5 kg chicken?
About 1 h 30 min at 190°C (170°C fan), then 15 minutes to rest.
How long do chicken breasts take in the oven?
Boneless breasts take 20–25 minutes at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F.
How long do chicken thighs take in the oven?
Bone-in thighs take 35–45 minutes at 200°C (180°C fan); boneless thighs take 20–25 minutes.
Times are a guide: ovens and joints vary. Always check meat with a thermometer before serving. FeastFlow’s times come from British Turkey, AHDB and USDA guidance, last checked 9 November 2026.