It takes 26 pounds of pressure to break a swan's egg and 120 pounds to smash the egg of an ostrich. Finding a place to safely place and hatch their eggs, and raise their young to the point of independence, is a challenge birds have solved in many clever ways. They use artistry, intricate design and complex engineering. The diversity of nest architecture has no equal in the animal kingdom.
1 The chicken breasts should be completely covered with the parchment.  Bake until the chicken is 165Â°F: Transfer the chicken to the oven until the chicken is completely opaque all the way through and registers 165Â°F on an instant-read thermometer. Start checking after 20 minutes; total cooking time is usually 30 to 40 minutes.
Cook the chicken breasts for 25 minutes. Take the pan from the oven, remove the foil, flip the chicken over so the skin side is facing upward and put the pan back in the oven.This will allow the skin to crisp.Laura Vryhof/Demand Media. Basic Baked Chicken. Check the temperature of the meat.asic Baked Chicken. Cook the chicken breasts for 25 minutes. Take the pan from the oven, remove the foil, flip the chicken over so the skin side is facing upward and put the pan back in the oven. This will allow the skin to crisp. Laura Vryhof/Demand Media. Basic Baked Chicken. Check the temperature of the meat.