If you cook stuffing in chicken will get food poisoning?

It's not about cooking stuffing in the chicken, but rather how you cook it. Here's why:

* Temperature: Stuffing needs to reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for at least 15 seconds to kill harmful bacteria. This can be tricky inside a whole chicken, especially if the stuffing is packed tightly.

* Cross-contamination: If raw chicken juices drip onto the stuffing, bacteria can spread, even if you cook the stuffing later.

* Holding time: Stuffing left at room temperature for more than two hours is a prime breeding ground for bacteria.

Here's the safest approach:

* Cook the stuffing separately: Bake the stuffing in a casserole dish alongside the chicken, ensuring it reaches the proper temperature.

* Don't stuff the chicken before roasting: This is the safest way to ensure both the chicken and stuffing are cooked thoroughly.

In short, stuffing cooked inside a chicken is a higher risk for food poisoning. Always err on the side of safety and cook it separately.