How To Bake One Pound Of Chicken Breast At 375 Degrees

Baking 1 lb. of chicken breasts is a healthy and easy way to make a flavorful meal quickly. You can customize chicken any way that you like, spicing up even the blandest piece of chicken with your favorite seasonings and ingredients. Because chicken lasts for up four days in the refrigerator, make it ahead of time and add it to several meals throughout the week.

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Gather your favorite seasonings such as fresh rosemary, thyme or lemon.

Step 2

Drizzle oil onto the chicken breasts and rub it into the meat. Season the chicken with your herbs and a dash of salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in a single layer inside of a roasting pan or baking pan.

Step 4

Bake the chicken breasts for up to 45 minutes. Pierce the thickest part of the breast to make sure that the juices run clear. You can also use a meat thermometer to make sure that the meat has reached about 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 5

Rest the breasts for approximately 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute into the meat and then serve the chicken.

Tips and Warnings

The Better Homes and Gardens website suggests allowing 30 minutes for the chicken to cool before you store it. Wrap individual breasts in waxed paper and then seal them inside a freezer bag to help prevent freezer burn. Label the bag and store it in the freezer for up to four months.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns that raw or cooked chicken should never be left out for more than two hours. Discard it even if it smells or looks all right -- it can harbor dangerous bacteria that can make you sick if consumed. Always wash your hands, cutting boards, countertops and utensils with hot, soapy water before and after handling raw meat.