How long and for what temperature do you bake a chicken split into half?
400 degrees for 15 minutes to brown then reduce heat to 350 for another 15-20 minutes. Chicken is done when you pierce the meat with a fork, press on it and the juices are cle â¦ ar, not red or pink.+ 31 others found this useful. Su Su Htain.00 degrees for 15 minutes to brown then reduce heat to 350 for another 15-20 minutes. Chicken is done when you pierce the meat with a fork, press on it and the juices are cle â¦ ar, not red or pink. + 31 others found this useful. Su Su Htain.