Help, I've done my chicken at the wrong temp

[64PooLane]

Packaging said 1 hour 35 minutes, at 190 degrees.

I have just realised it's been in at 200 degrees for 50 minutes.

Turned it down now; but will it be dry/horrible if I still cook it for the full amount of time? Can I safely take it out sooner? Been trying to do the maths on my head but I can't work it out.

Wwyd please?

*in my head

Cut into it and have a look

Have you got a meat thermometer op?

I'd stick a skewer in now to see if it's cooked, if not stick some foil on it to keep some moisture in for the remainder of the cooking time.

The meat thermometer we have doesn't always work properly so I don't really trust it! It's not the digital type - it's an old-fashioned one.

I don't want to start taking it out and cutting into it now as it's only been in for half the suggested cooking time - I guess I can take it out a bit early and check - fifteen minutes early perhaps? Too risky?

Ahh, foil, good thought.

Do people really think it would be done already? It does look pretty brown ...

I'd wrap it in foil and lower it right down to 100 for half an hour - you will have killed off all bacteria by cooking it at 200, but it could be a bit tough if you don't give it longer.

Excellent - thank you!

Put a cup of water round the bottom of it so it helps steam it and keep it moist and keep basting. Take it out a few minutes before - 10 - and check.

Won't be a disaster!