How Long To Bake Chicken Breast at 400 F
Description
Is there anything more frustrating than making a dish, only to have it turn out dry and tasteless? This is particularly true when it comes to chicken breast. How do you know how long to bake chicken breast at 400 F so that it’s both juicy and flavorful? This is an easy recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce, or olive oil
Instructions
- Take your chicken out about 20 to 30 minutes before you want to cook it. protein cooks more evenly when the start at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place your chicken onto a baking sheet.
- Spread either BBQ sauce on top, or use olive oil to coat your chicken breast
- Season your chicken breast, with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake the chicken for about 15 to 20 minutes, then check the internal temperature of the chicken, once it reaches 165 degrees, you can safely remove the chicken from the oven.
- Let your chicken rest for 5 minutes, this way the juices can run into the center, creating a juicy and tender piece of chicken!
Equipment
- Stove
- Baking Pan
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 767mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.2mg