what should the oven be to bake chicken
Instructions. 1  Heat the oven to 400Â°F and prepare the pan: Heat the oven to 400Â°F with a rack in the middle position. 2  Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and rub with a little butter or olive oil, if desired. 3  Transfer to the baking dish: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish, spaced slightly apart.