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Have you wondered “What Temp to Bake Chicken” to get the perfect tender and juicy meat? Whether you are baking boneless or bone-in chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken wings, or roasting the whole chicken, we’ve got you covered with how to bake chicken in the oven with different oven temperatures, as well as some tips to cook them perfectly every time!
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How to Bake Chicken in the Oven (With the Right Internal Temp)

You want your chicken to be tender and delicious but it also has to be cooked thoroughly. Not sure what the right internal temperature of cooked chicken should be? Read on to find out more about the safest temperature for various cuts of lean and tasty chicken meals. Read on for all the tips and information you need to make your chicken dishes flawlessly.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 3-4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes halved
  • 12 cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 1 lemon sliced into rings
  • 4 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary optional
  • 3/4 pound green beans trimmed
  • fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and set your oven rack to the top half. Set aside a large baking sheet.
  • Scatter potatoes and tomatoes across the baking sheet. Add chicken breasts in the middle a few inches apart. Rub chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Sprinkle minced garlic, oregano and thyme across pan. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the rest of olive oil evenly across. Toss to mix well. Place several lemon slices on top of chicken.
  • Butter a piece of parchment paper, and cover the chicken and vegetables with buttered parchment paper (butter side facing down)
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, adding green beans for the final 10 minutes. If the chicken looks pale, you can always put it under the broiler for the final 3 minutes.
  • Check doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the middle of the chicken breast. Remove from the oven as soon as it reaches 160°F (71°C). Alternatively, as soon as clear juice starts to seep out of your chicken breasts, it means that they are cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken to a serving plate or carving board. Cover with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to let the juices redistribute through the meat before serving.

Notes

  • Smaller chicken breasts (4 oz) need to be baked for 18-20 minutes, while larger chicken breasts (8-10 oz) will take 25-30 minutes to bake.
  • Add 8-10 minutes of additional baking time if you use bone-in chicken breasts.
  • Remove chicken from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 160°F, as the temperature will rise a few degrees during resting.
  • Use leftover baked chicken to make Chicken Avocado Rollups, Chicken Noodle Soup and Chicken Fried Rice. Cooked chicken lasts 3-4 days in the fridge.