Young chicken meat in particular can have a pink tinge, as younger birds have thinner skin, which allows gases from cooking to penetrate and color the flesh. Chickens tend to develop more fat as ...

The pink test doesn’t always work with chicken, especially if you’re cooking dark meat. A whole host of factors can play a role in your chicken’s hue, says Dr. Detwiler.

But hold on. There’s actually a chance that the chicken, while admittedly pink, is, in fact, cooked through and safe for consumption. In fact, color isn’t a great indicator of doneness at all.

Your chicken might be undercooked — even if it’s not pink inside: study By Meghan Collie Global News Posted April 30, 2020 3:13 pm 4 min read ...

Whatever color your chicken comes out to be, you must make sure it's fully cooked — meaning you've applied enough heat to denature the meat and kill harmful bacteria. Chicken is safe to consume ...