How long should you bake a chicken breast?
Baking time for a chicken breast varies from 20-45 minutes depending on … 1) The size/weight and amount of the chicken breast(s); 2) The baking temperature; 3) Whether the breast is boneless & skinless or bone-in with skin); 4) Whether or not the recipe includes other ingredients such as soups, sauces, gravies and/or breading. Since the question specifies “a chicken breast” only, an average sized bone-in breast should be cooked in a pre-heated oven for 20 minutes at 450 degrees or for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Some Helpfull Hints: Boneless & skinless chicken has a bit less flavor and is a smidgen tougher and drier. Bone-in & with skin chicken usually has more flavor and is a tad more tender and juicy. NEVER eat under-cooked chicken. A tough, dry and chewey breast easily beats the heck out of contracting salmonella poisoning. ALWAYS wash chicken and an
