Cooking Frozen Chicken Breast
Learn how to easily cook frozen chicken breast using the oven or air fryer with simple seasoning tips and techniques for juicy results.
Ingredients
- Frozen chicken breasts
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Taco seasoning optional
- Lemon pepper or Italian seasoning optional
- Olive oil optional
- Jarred salsa optional
Instructions
- For oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place frozen chicken on a baking pan and season as desired. Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, and checking the internal temperature with a thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F.
- For air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 360°F. Place frozen chicken in the basket, season as desired, and cook for 18-25 minutes, flipping once during cooking. Check temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F.
Notes
For best results, spray your pan or air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. If the chicken is thick, consider slicing it in half before cooking. Allow the cooked chicken to rest for a few minutes before cutting.