Introduction

I love chicken, but I’m not very good at cooking it. I tend to overcook or undercook everything, so that’s why I’m always looking for new recipes and tips. Recently, my mom told me that she reads her favorite magazine while cooking chicken breasts in the oven—but how long does it take to cook a chicken breast? Is there even a difference between roasting it in the oven versus braising in a pan on the stove? Well, fellow cooks (and eaters), this is what we’re here today to talk about!

You can cook a chicken breast in the oven or on the stovetop.

You can cook a chicken breast in the oven or on the stovetop. Cooking times will vary depending on how thick you cut your meat, but generally speaking, bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of your breast and how cooked you like it. The type of oven you use will also affect how long it takes for chicken breasts to cook through–stovetop cooking is faster than baking in an electric or gas oven because there’s no preheating required!

A whole breast should take less than 20 minutes to cook, but the thinner piece of meat will require much less time, usually around 10 minutes.

A whole breast should take less than 20 minutes to cook, but the thinner piece of meat will require much less time, usually around 10 minutes.

Cooking times will vary depending on how thick you cut your meat.

Cooked chicken breasts should be white all the way through and have no redness.

Chicken breasts should be cooked all the way through, with no redness. If you cut into the breast and see pink, it’s not done. The same goes for chicken thighs, legs and wings–if they’re still pink inside after cooking time has elapsed (and this varies depending on your oven), take them out of the oven immediately and put them back in for a few more minutes at lower temperature until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Don’t worry about overcooking your meat–just make sure you don’t undercook it!

To cook a chicken breast in the oven, place it skin-side up in a baking dish with about 1/2 inch of water.

To cook a chicken breast in the oven, place it skin-side up in a baking dish with about 1/2 inch of water. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes, then turn over and continue cooking until both sides are browned and then transfer to an oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 more minutes to finish cooking through.

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of your breast and how cooked you like it.

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of your breast and how cooked you like it. The time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. When they’re done cooking, they should be white all the way through with no redness left in them at all!

To cook a chicken breast on the stovetop, heat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each side for three minutes before flipping and repeating with more oil.

To cook a chicken breast on the stovetop, heat some oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear each side for three minutes before flipping and repeating with more oil. Cook until both sides are browned, then transfer to an oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 more minutes to finish cooking through.

Cook until both sides are browned and then transfer to an oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 more minutes to finish cooking through.

Cooking times will vary based on the thickness of your meat, but in general chicken breasts take about 15 to 20 minutes to cook. You can use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through, but if you don’t have one handy, try cutting into it with a knife or fork after about 10 minutes and see if it’s pink at all. If so, give it another minute or two in the oven before checking again (and continue doing this until there’s no color).

If you don’t have an oven available–or even if you do–you can still cook this recipe! Just use either a grill or stovetop instead of baking in an oven; both methods work well with this dish because they allow heat from below as well as above (this helps browning). Preheat either appliance first before putting any food on top so that everything cooks evenly throughout.[[end]]

Cooking times will vary depending on how thick you cut your meat, so keep an eye on it while cooking!

The cooking times will vary depending on how thick you cut your meat, so keep an eye on it while cooking!

How do you know when the meat is done?

The best way to tell if chicken breasts are done is by using a meat thermometer. Inserting it into the thickest part of the breast should measure around 160 degrees F (71 C). If you don’t have one handy, here are some other ways:

• Press down on top of a piece with two fingers–if it springs back into shape quickly and feels firm under pressure, then they’re probably ready.
• Cut into one piece with a knife–if no pink liquid runs out onto your cutting board then they’re cooked through enough for your liking!

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a quick meal, chicken breasts are a great option. You can cook them in the oven or on the stovetop and they’ll come out perfectly every time. Just remember that cooking times will vary depending on how thick your meat is cut!