This guide will teach you How To Bake Chicken Breasts that are perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy every time. It includes everything you need to know about making oven-baked chicken breasts, including seasoning options, expert tips, and even sides.
How long do you bake chicken breasts?
I found 400ºF to be the best temperature to bake boneless chicken breasts. This way, they’re done baking within 20 to 25 minutes. Bone-in needs to bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
How do I avoid dry chicken?
To prevent overcooking the chicken remove the baking dish from the oven once the chicken’s internal temperature is between 160ºF to 162ºF. Tent the baking dish with foil and the residual heat will finish cooking the chicken to 165ºF.
Seasoning variations
Here are some of the many seasoning blends you can combine with olive oil and rub on the chicken before baking:
– Cajun Seasoning
– Lemon Pepper Seasoning
– Taco Seasoning
– Italian Seasoning
– Za’atar Seasoning
– Everything Bagel Seasoning
– Montreal Seasoning
– Dry Ranch Seasoning
– Dry Buffalo Seasoning
– Tajin Chili Lime Seasoning