How To Cook Chicken (5 Methods!)

Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkle spices generously over chicken breasts.

Use your hands to coat chicken breasts with spices.

Bake chicken at 450°F for 20-30 minutes until internal temperature is 165°F.

Remove and let chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

To sauté, pound chicken breasts to even thickness.

Season chicken and cook in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on one side.

Flip, transfer to a 400°F oven, and bake for 8-10 minutes.

For air frying, toss chicken with spices and air fry at 415°F for 10-13 minutes.

To poach, cover chicken with water in a saucepan, add aromatics, and simmer for 12-18 minutes.

For Instant Pot, season chicken, sauté in oil, add liquid, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.

Let cooked chicken rest before serving.