temperature to bake chicken at.
Let the chicken pieces sit for 15 to 20 minutes to take the chill off. 2 Preheat your oven to 400Â°F (205Â°C). Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. Rub olive oil over the chicken pieces and on the bottom of the roasting pan. Sprinkle the chicken pieces all over with black pepper and a little more salt.