Simple Baked Chicken Oregano
A straightforward and flavorful recipe for chicken baked with a classic Mediterranean combination of oregano, lemon juice, and olive oil. This dish requires minimal preparation, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner. The result is tender, juicy chicken with a lovely golden-brown skin.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 55 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 773 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 1.200 gbone-in, skin-on chicken piece, thighs, drumsticks, or breasts
- 1 csdried oregano
- 1,5 ctsalt
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
- 60 mlolive oil
- 45 mllemon juice, freshly squeezed
Estris
whisk · oven · small bowl · baking dish
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Uns 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Pat the chicken pieces dry and rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of each piece.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Patting the chicken dry helps the skin get crispy during baking.
- 4
Arrange the seasoned chicken in a single layer in a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
Uns 1 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then pour it evenly over the chicken in the dish.
Uns 1 min
- 6
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Uns 40 min
Nota de cuina: You can baste the chicken with the pan juices halfway through baking for extra flavor.
- 7
Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender meat.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 773kcal
- Proteïnes
- 54,2g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 1,7g
- Greixos
- 58,9g
- Fibra
- 0,5g
- Sucre
- 0,3g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in an oven at 175°C (350°F) until warmed through.