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Chicken Breast in Bake at 400°F

Exact time and temperature for perfect results.

Bake

Chicken Breast

Cook Time

18-25 min

Set Bake To

400°F

cooking temperature

Safe Internal Temp ?

165°F

74°C · USDA FSIS

Preheat Bake before cooking

Cooking Tips

  • Pound to even thickness for uniform cooking
  • Use a meat thermometer to check internal temp of 165F
  • Let rest 5 minutes before slicing

Note: Faster cook, slightly crispier exterior

Other Temperatures for Chicken Breast

Chicken Breast at 350°F25-35 minChicken Breast at 375°F20-30 minChicken Breast at 425°F15-22 min

Other Ways to Cook Chicken Breast

Air Fry12-18 minGrill6-8 minStovetop (Pan Sear)5-7 minInstant Pot10-12 min

More Poultry Cooking Times

Chicken Thighs25-35 minChicken Wings30-40 minWhole Turkey3-4 hrsWhole Chicken0.8-1.3 hrsTurkey Breast2-3 hrsChicken Legs (Drumsticks)30-40 min