Classic Baked Chicken Pieces

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Simple, wholesome, and full of flavor, these classic baked chicken pieces are coated in a smoky seasoning blend and roasted up tender and juicy!

Prep Time30

Cook Time40

Total Time1 15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy chicken dinner ideas, how to bake a whole chicken, roasted chicken pieces

Servings:

3 to 4 pounds whole chicken cut into 6 to 8 pieces, bone-in and skin-on (I used 4 drumsticks, 2 bone-in chicken thighs, and 2 bone-in chicken breasts)
Olive oil or cooking spray
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Take chicken out of the fridge 20 minutes before you’re ready to cook.
Lightly grease a baking sheet or a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Pat dry the chicken pieces with paper towels.
Grease chicken pieces with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
In a small mixing bowl combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onions powder, thyme, and oregano; mix to combine.
Sprinkle chicken pieces with the prepared seasoning; rub it all around.
Transfer chicken to previously prepared baking dish, and arrange them chicken skin-side up. Leave a little bit of space in between the chicken pieces.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Lower temperature to 350˚F, and continue to cook for 10 to 20 more minutes, or until internal temperature of the chicken registers at 165˚F. I highly recommend to use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer for accuracy.
If you’d like a crispier browned skin, place chicken under the broiler the last 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Transfer chicken pieces to a serving plate.
Tent a piece of foil over the chicken and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes before cutting.
Garnish with parsley and serve.