• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe

Kitchen Konfidence logo

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
  • ×

    Home / Recipes / Ingredient / Chicken

    67 Dec 2, 2010 Chicken  |   Jump to Recipe

    KK101: Baked Chicken Breast

    Baked Chicken Breast

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    Baked chicken breasts are a major staple in my weekly diet.  The ways one can prepare a chicken breast are nearly limitless.  I enjoy baking off several chicken breasts, shredding them and tossing with a store-bought curry sauce.  Or, top a baked chicken breast with sauteed butter crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella and tomato sauce for a quick chicken Parmesan.  I have outlined the basics below.  The most important item to note is the cooking time and internal temperature.  You want to avoid overcooking your chicken at all costs.  Continue reading for the process.  Also, please share some of your favorite ways to prepare chicken!

    TongsBaking Sheet

    Chicken, Salt and Pepper

    Baked Chicken Breast

    Baked Chicken Breast

    4 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Servings 1 serving (or more)

    Ingredients
      

    • Chicken breasts
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F.*
    • Rinse chicken breast under running water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Make sure breasts are completely dry before continuing. Be sure to wash your hands after handling raw chicken – hot water and soap.
    • Prepare a foil lined baking sheet and mist lightly with a non stick cooking spray (easy cleanup). Season the under side of each breast with a good amount of kosher salt and then place the breasts on the baking sheet, salted side down. Season the top of each breast with more kosher salt and freshly ground balack pepper. I like to use tongs to handle the chicken, so I don’t have to keep washing my hands. This makes seasoning the chicken much easier.
    • Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160°F (about 17 – 20 minutes).
    • Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. I like to wrap the breasts in foil to keep them warm.
    Tried this recipe?Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can check it out!
    67
    Brandon and Federico
    Brandon

    I’m Brandon: food explorer, recipe curator, cocktail shaker, dessert lover. Kitchen Konfidence is how I document my time spent in my favorite space, the kitchen. Did you make a recipe? Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can see the how it went!

    More recipes you may enjoy

    • Truffle Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tacos Recipe
    • Roasted Chicken Thighs and Delicata Squash Recipe
    • Chicken and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • Email

    Categories: Chicken Tags: black pepper, kosher salt

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. thoma says

      December 17, 2010 at 1:20 am

      nothing is easier and more delicious. but i cannae think of chicken with some freshly ground garlic and a dab of lemon here. merry Christmas!

      Reply
    2. Breast Photos says

      February 20, 2011 at 5:05 pm

      Bravo, Bros! keep going like this, more good info again.

      Reply
    3. Noella says

      July 19, 2011 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you for the very accurate cooking time ! I cooking chicken breasts for that duration and the result was well done but tender meat.

      Reply
    4. Andi says

      April 6, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      Does the chicken need to be covered before placing in the oven? I didn’t see that included?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        April 7, 2020 at 10:32 am

        It doesn’t need to be covered!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    Brandon and Federico

    I'm Brandon: food explorer, recipe curator, cocktail shaker, dessert lover. Kitchen Konfidence is how I document my time spent in my favorite space, the kitchen. Read More…


    Popular Posts

    • Pork Ribs on the Grill
    • Sriracha Aioli Recipe
    • Zucchini Pizza Recipe
    • Jorge’s Green Chilaquiles Recipe

    GET THIS FREE 40-PAGE ECOOKBOOK! SIGN UP BELOW

    ebook cover 2021
    Subscribe Here

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Get Social!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

    Quick Links

    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Copyright & Licensing
    • Download my E-Book!
    • See All Recipes

    Kitchen Konfidence is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

    All Content & Images © 2022 Kitchen Konfidence

    Scroll Up