Introduction

Hi! I’m here to answer the question that’s been on your mind: how long does it take to cook chicken breasts in the oven? As with so many other things, it depends. A lot of factors go into determining how long a particular piece of meat takes to cook, not least among them being its thickness and temperature at start. But there are also some general guidelines you can follow to make sure your chicken is as moist and tender as possible when all is said and done. Let’s get started!

16 minutes

The minimum cooking time for a bone-in chicken breast that’s about 1 inch thick is 16 minutes. But if you want your meat to be juicy and tender, it’s best to cook it longer than the minimum.

• For example, if you prefer your chicken well done (or if you don’t trust yourself not to eat it before then), let it go for 20 or 25 minutes at 425 degrees F in an oven preheated to 425 degrees F with an aluminum foil tent over top of the pan.
• If you enjoy medium rare but still want some crispiness on top of your meat (and don’t mind waiting 30 extra seconds), cook at 450 degrees F until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F before removing from heat and letting rest for 5 minutes before serving

18 minutes

If you’re wondering how long to cook chicken breasts in the oven, the answer is 18 minutes. That’s right: Cooked at 425 degrees for 18 minutes and then allowed to rest for three minutes, your 4-ounce (about 113 grams) chicken breast will be done just right.

To make sure your meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted into its thickest part–that is, not touching bone or gristle–check out this guide from Cook’s Illustrated magazine on how to test for doneness with a meat thermometer. If you don’t have one on hand, try making sure that there’s no pink visible inside when you cut into it; this will mean that all parts of your chicken have reached safe temperatures!

20 minutes

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If you’re cooking chicken breasts in the oven, they take about 20 minutes at 425 degrees.

If you’re cooking chicken breasts in the oven, they take about 20 minutes at 425 degrees. You can also use a grill or pan-fry them if you prefer. If you want your meat to be fully cooked, but not dried out and tough, the best way to do this is by using an internal temperature probe thermometer (like this one). Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F before serving.

Conclusion

Cooking chicken breasts in the oven is easy, but it can be hard to figure out how long to cook them for. To make things easier on yourself, remember that 18-20 minutes at 425 degrees will give you a perfectly cooked piece of meat every time!