Oven-Baked Chicken
Simple, easy, and full of flavor, these oven-baked chicken pieces are coated in a smoky seasoning blend and roasted until tender and juicy with crispy, golden skin.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Get ready to bake. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Take the 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.
- Season the chicken. Pat dry the chicken pieces with paper towels. Grease the chicken pieces with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil. In a small mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano; mix to combine. Sprinkle chicken pieces with the prepared seasoning; rub it all around.
- Bake at 400ºF. Transfer the chicken to the previously prepared baking dish, and arrange the chicken skin-side up. Leave a little bit of space between the chicken pieces. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350ºF. Continue to cook for 10 to 20 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken registers at 165˚F. I highly recommend using an Instant Read Meat Thermometer for accuracy.
- Crisp the skin (optional). If you’d like a crispier browned skin, place the chicken under the broiler for the last 3 to 5 minutes.
- Rest. Remove from the oven. Transfer chicken pieces to a serving plate. Tent a piece of foil over the chicken and let it rest for 8 to 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
