Easy Baked Chicken
Are you looking for a quick and easy family meal that everyone will love? Look no further than my delicious baked chicken recipe! With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish is sure to become a staple in your meal rotation.
To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and gather your ingredients. For this recipe, I recommend using 12-15 pieces of your favorite cut of chicken - whether that be breasts, drumsticks, or thighs.
Clean and pat your chicken dry, then mix it with olive oil and a blend of spices, including salt, pepper, dried or fresh lemon zest, fragrant oregano, earthy thyme, and smoked paprika. Don’t forget the brown sugar, which adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the savory flavors.
Ingredients
12 pieces of your favorite cut of chicken
2tbs Olive oil
1/2 tbs Lemon Zest
1/2 tbs Oregano
1/2 tbs dried Rosemary
1/2 tbs driedThyme
1/2 tbs Salt
1/2 tbs Pepper
1/2 tbs Brown sugar
1tbs Onion Powder
1/2tbs Garlic Powder
1tbs Smoked Paprika
1c Chicken Broth
1 diced onion
1 diced green pepper
Next, it’s time to assemble the dish. enable mix all of your chicken in olive oil in spices. Making sure to get the spices under the skin for maximum flavor. Layer diced onions and green peppers in a baking dish, along with a few sprigs of rosemary for added aroma. Place your chicken on top of the vegetables and herbs. Add a cup of chicken broth to the dish, then cover with foil and bake for one hour.
After an hour, remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes to let the chicken brown. Finally, broil for five minutes to give the skin that perfectly crispy texture. With its juicy meat and robust seasoning, this baked chicken recipe is sure to become a crowd-pleaser at your dinner table.
Not only is this dish tasty, but it’s also fairly affordable. Chicken is a lean source of protein that can be found at any grocery store, and the recipe uses simple pantry staples like olive oil and dried herbs. So why not give it a try and see how easy and delicious homemade baked chicken can be?