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Classic Baked Chicken

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 Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, bone-in and skin-on (use 4 drumsticks, 2 bone-in chicken thighs, and 2 bone-in chicken breasts)
  • Olive oil or cooking spray
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • chopped freash parsley

Instructions

  • 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, onion 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.
  • 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.

Notes

Photo and recipe credits to: Diethood