Oven-Baked Chicken – 3 Best Recipes

Baked chicken is one of those dishes that’s both easy to prepare and delicious to serve. It’s perfect for both everyday dinners and holiday celebrations. Properly cooked, oven-baked chicken turns out juicy, flavorful, and with a delicious golden crust. We at joy-pup will share three diverse recipes that will help you diversify your menu and surprise your family and friends. Also read about unique rice dishes that will grace your table.

Classic Herb-Baked Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg)
• 3-4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp. Vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil)

Method:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Rinse the chicken thoroughly and pat dry.
• Mix the oil with crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
• Rub the chicken with the mixture and let it marinate for 15–20 minutes.
• Bake for 1–1.5 hours, basting occasionally with the juices.

Chicken with Honey and Mustard

Ingredients:

• 1 kg chicken thighs or drumsticks
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of half a lemon

Method:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Mix the honey, mustard, and lemon juice.
• Rub the chicken with the mixture, season with salt and pepper. Marinate for 20-30 minutes.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown.

Oven-Baked Chicken with Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken (1-1.5 kg)
• 4-5 potatoes
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt, pepper, paprika
• Favorite spices

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Rub the chicken with oil, salt, pepper, and spices.
• Cut the potatoes into wedges, lightly salt, and toss with oil.
• Place the chicken on a baking sheet and arrange the potatoes around it.
• Bake for 1-1.5 hours, until the chicken is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.

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