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ThermoPro Lightning Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Good for checking chicken is cooked

An instant-read probe thermometer. The easiest way to know chicken shawarma is done (165°F / 74°C) without cutting into it.

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What it's good for

  • Instant-read design for quick checks while cooking
  • Calibratable, per the product listing
  • Takes the guesswork out of thick thighs and stacked meat
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Things to consider

  • Instant-read probes are for spot checks, not leaving in the oven
  • Check the listing for battery type and water resistance

Using it for shawarma

Insert the probe into the thickest piece of chicken without touching the pan or bone. Chicken is done at 165°F (74°C). For stacked or skewered meat, check a piece from the middle.

Alternatives

Any reliable instant-read thermometer works. A leave-in probe thermometer suits long oven roasts.

Where we use it