how long does it take to bake chicken?
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Bake the chicken breasts for 15 to 25 minutes. Kyria Abrahams/Demand Media. Remove the chicken from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit, the juices run clear and the meat does not appear pink. Test the chicken breast's temperature with a meat thermometer. Kyria Abrahams/Demand Media. Allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes.