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.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 55 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Makkelijk
- Per portie
- 773 kcal
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
- 1.200 gbone-in, skin-on chicken piece, thighs, drumsticks, or breasts
- 1 eldried oregano
- 1,5 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
- 60 mlolive oil
- 45 mllemon juice, freshly squeezed
Keukengerei
whisk · oven · small bowl · baking dish
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Ongeveer 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 3
Pat the chicken pieces dry and rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of each piece.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 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).
Ongeveer 40 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender meat.
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 773kcal
- Eiwit
- 54,2g
- Koolhydraten
- 1,7g
- Vet
- 58,9g
- Vezels
- 0,5g
- Suiker
- 0,3g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in an oven at 175°C (350°F) until warmed through.