Herb Baked Chicken

This dish takes some time, but it’s worth it.

SERVES: 4 COOK: 45-60 min. MARINATE: 30 min. to 2 hours

Do you get sick of having fast food every night? Yes. No. Maybe? Don’t get me wrong, fast food may be sufficient in a pinch or two, or even three, but eventually, you start to yearn for homemade meals. Before you say, “Cooking is hard, and I’m not very good at it either,” let’s take a step back and try this wonderful, incredibly simple herb-baked chicken recipe.

Be assured that the method is simple; the most “difficult” part is just combining the marinade and waiting for the flavor of the herbs to blend with the chicken.

For the best results, continue reading to learn how to bake chicken with herbs. Instead of using chicken stock, try substituting red or white wine to boost the flavor.

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Herb Baked Chicken

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
Difficulty: easy
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Marinate time: 2 hours

Ingredients

4 to 8 pieces of chicken – (breasts, thighs, or wings)
1 cup chicken stock (white or red wine may be substituted)
2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp melted butter
2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp dried Parsley
1/4 tsp dried Thyme
1/2 tsp dried Basil
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place all ingredients into a large ziplock bag to coat and marinate the chicken.
Place the chicken pieces in a large baking dish after removing them from the refrigerator. All remaining marinade should be discarded.
Bake (uncovered) for 30 minutes at 400 degrees then bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees until chicken juices run clear (45-60 minutes for chicken pieces, or 20-30 minutes for chicken breasts).
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

*If time is of the essence, you should marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. Do not marinade for more than 24 hours to avoid mushy chicken.

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