Simple, approximate baselines for common cooking temperatures and times – exactly the kind of thing you don’t want to look up a recipe just to find, but are too tired to remember.

Chicken

Boneless breasts: bake at 350F for or 30-35 minutes are 450F for 15-18 minutes.

Drumsticks: bake at 450F for 25 minutes

Tenders: use about a cup (combined) of panko/breading/nut mixture per pound of chicken, with only one egg for up to two pounds. Bake at 425F for 20-22 minutes.

Thighs: bake at 425F for 35 minutes

Fish

Baked salmon: bake at 425F for 20 minutes (for roughly inch-thick fillets)

Skillet salmon: coat salmon in olive oil, pan sear over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes skin-side down, then flip and finish cooking to desired doneness.