Introduction

There are few foods as versatile and simple to make as chicken breast. It can be served as a main dish, used in a variety of recipes, or even eaten plain with just a little salt and pepper. However, cooking chicken breast can be tricky if you don’t know how long to cook it for. We’re here to help! In this guide we’ll discuss the perfect temperature for chicken breasts, how long it takes at different temperatures, and more!

How long to cook chicken breast is dependent on the thickness of the breast and how done you like it.

To determine how long to cook chicken breast, you need to know the thickness of your breasts. Then, use this chart to find out how long it will take for them to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 C).

• 1-inch thick: 10 minutes
• 1/2 inch thick: 12 minutes
• 3/4 inch thick: 15 minutes

14-15 minutes per pound is a good rule of thumb for boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

To cook chicken breasts, you’ll want to start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Once it’s heated up, place the chicken in a baking dish or pan and bake for about 14-15 minutes per pound (this is dependent on how big the breast is) until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. For example: If you have two 4 oz chicken breasts that are 1 inch thick each and want them cooked medium rare (145 degrees), then cook for about 25 minutes total–about 13 minutes per side at 350 F with an additional 2 minutes rest time before serving.

Cooked chicken should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

• The internal temperature of cooked chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cooking times will vary based on how large your breasts are, so it’s best to use a meat thermometer when cooking chicken breast.
• Different people like their chicken cooked differently–some like it more rare than others and vice versa–so you may want to check the temperature after 5 minutes in the oven, then 7 minutes, then 9 minutes and so on until you get what you want!
• A way to tell if chicken is done is by pressing down on one end of the breast with an index finger; if there is no spring back and not much resistance from pressing into it with moderate force, then it’s ready!

Cooking times will vary based on how large your breasts are.

Cooking times will vary based on how large your breasts are. If they’re smaller, they’ll cook more quickly than if they were larger.

The temperature of the oven also affects cooking time, so you may need to adjust it if your chicken breast is taking too long or not long enough. Be sure to follow any instructions provided by the manufacturer of your meat thermometer when using it for this purpose!

If you’ve got skin on or off–or even if there’s just some extra fat around the edges–this can also affect how long it takes for your chicken breast(s) to cook through completely

Conclusion

The best way to know how long to cook chicken breast is to use a meat thermometer and check the internal temperature. You can also use this chart as a guide, but keep in mind that cooking times will vary based on how large your breasts are.