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How to Bake Frozen Chicken Breast
This method guides baking frozen chicken breasts seasoned with oil and chicken seasoning. It outlines baking the chicken at 375°F until fully cooked, ensuring a juicy interior with a baked exterior. The instructions emphasize proper seasoning and resting before slicing, suitable for convenient meal preparation from frozen meat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
198 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts about 8 oz/ 225 g, frozen
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil olive or vegetable oil + a bit extra for greasing the dish, generic cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning Note 1
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F/ 180°C and lightly grease or spray a baking dish with oil.
- Season: Mix the oil and spices in a small bowl. Brush the chicken breasts all over with the mixture. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until cooked through; the internal temperature should be 165°F/ 74°C (Notes 2,3).
- Rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Check chicken doneness using an instant-read thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- If you don’t have a thermometer, cut into the thickest part to confirm juices run clear and meat is opaque with no pink.
- Cooking times vary by breast size: small (4-6 oz) 30-40 mins, medium (~8 oz) 35-45 mins, larger 45-55 mins.
- Use your preferred seasoning blend or store-bought chicken seasoning to flavor the meat before baking.
- Rest the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes after baking before slicing to retain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1breast
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Potassium
432mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
87IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 432mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 87IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.