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Seasoned Baked Chicken

11 ingredients · 12 steps · from Rachel's Step by Step

Seasoned Baked Chicken

Ingredients

  • As needed Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 of a teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Light brown sugar
  • About 1 1/2 tablespoons Melted butter (or olive oil)
  • To taste Salt
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Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, dried thyme leaves, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, paprika, and light brown sugar to create the seasoning mix.
  3. Remove excess fat and skin from the chicken pieces, leaving only the desired amount of skin.
  4. Place the prepared chicken into a baking dish.
  5. Drizzle about 1 1/2 tablespoons of melted butter (or olive oil) over the chicken and ensure all pieces are coated.
  6. Salt each piece of chicken individually.
  7. Season every piece of chicken thoroughly with the seasoning mix, making sure to rub it in well under the skin as well.
  8. Arrange the chicken in the baking dish, placing the thighs skin-side down (so they will be flipped later) and the drumsticks around them.
  9. Place the dish in the center rack of the oven for 40 minutes.
  10. After 20 minutes, carefully flip the chicken pieces over to ensure even cooking.
  11. Once the full 40 minutes are complete, set the oven to broil and cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes until it has a nice crispy top. Keep an eye on it so it does not burn.
  12. Remove the dish from the oven and let the baked chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe extracted by Foodle from “Best Baked Chicken // Worth Bragging About ❤️” by Rachel's Step by Step. Quantities follow the video and may be approximate — watch the original for technique.