How to Cook Chicken Breast: The Basics

The USDA has instructions for cooking up the average-sized boneless chicken breast.

The USDA has instructions for cooking up the average-sized boneless chicken breast. This makes for about 4 ounces of meat, and should be roasted at 350 ��F (177 ��C) for 25-30 minutes. You need to do this in order to prevent live bacteria from remaining in the chicken breast. The internal temperature of the breast must reach 165��F (74��C). Because chicken breasts vary in size and ovens have differences in the amount of heat they put out, checking the inside temperature of the meat is the best way to assure safety when cooking chicken breasts.

1
Bake in the Oven

The main benefit of baking the chicken breast is that if you cook it right, the meat will be very tender and juicy when eaten.

All it takes is chicken breasts, salt or pepper. You can add other seasonings like rosemary if you want to pump up the flavor.

Back the chicken breast at 350 ��F in a roasting pan for up to 30 minutes or until the thickest portion of the breast reaches 165 ��F.

2
On the Stovetop

If you want to know how to cook chicken breast, remember that this is an easy way. The only trick is that you have to cook them in covered pan so that the chicken breasts can be poached in their juices from the inside out.

The stovetop method can be made just using plain chicken breasts. You can also marinate them in a brine before cooking or use various fresh herbs to enhance the flavor of the chicken breasts. They can be cooked in the covered skillet using a little bit of olive oil.

In order to make this recipe, you need to flatten out the breasts so that they are of an even width. Season with pepper and salt. Put the saut�� pan up to medium high heat. When it is hot enough add butter or olive oil to coat the pan. Cook the breasts for a minute on one side. Repeat with the other side. The sides should be golden brown. Then turn down the heat to a low setting and cover the pan. Let the chicken cook this way for 10 minutes. Don���t lift the lid.

3
Grill

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are great when grilled but you can easily overcook them. Try first searing them on both sides and then indirectly grill them.

First, in order to know how to cook chicken breast, you need a grill that has two levels of heat, one that is high and one that is lower.

Oil the grilling grate with vegetable oil. For the best in flavor and moisture, you should marinate the breasts in a brine made of �� cup salt in 4 cups water. Sear them with the high part of the grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, and then move them to the low side so that they can gradually cook after that. Apply barbecue sauce if you want added flavor.

4
Stir-Fry in a Saut�� Pan

If you want to know how to cook chicken breast in a saut�� pan, the best way it���s to stir-fry the meat with vegetables. Better still, you can use a flat-bottomed wok to avoid falling out of ingredients. Stir-fry is a very good way to cook chicken because it allows you to add all the ingredients and sauces all in the same pan.

The ingredients you need are chicken breast, salt, pepper, olive oil, vegetables cut into pieces of a uniformed bite-size, onions, and perhaps ginger if you wish to do it Chinese-style.

Simply cut up the chicken into strips and put them in a hot, oiled wok or saut��ing pan. Add the onions and spices if desired and cook until the meat is slightly browned. Add vegetable and salt, then stir-fry for about 1 minute.