Chest discomfort can be a sign of a serious condition. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you experience chest discomfort along with shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, loss of consciousness, or severe trauma to the chest. Seek prompt medical care if your chest discomfort is persistent or causes you concern.
The internal temperature of cooked chicken, whether whole or in parts, should reach 165 degrees F.
For cooking chicken breasts, the following times are appropriate in a 350-degree oven. When roasting bone-in chicken breasts, they should be fully cooked in 30 to 40 minutes, while boneless breasts will be done in 20 to 30 minutes.