Oven-Baked Chicken

Oven-Baked Chicken is both a practical and delicious main course option. Slowly cooked in the oven, the chicken becomes tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, offering excellent flavor. Seasoned with spices, it can be baked together with vegetables to make it even more filling.

In this recipe, you will find the ingredients you need and step-by-step instructions to make perfectly cooked and flavorful oven-baked chicken.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole chicken (or 6–8 pieces such as thighs, wings, or breast)

• 2 tablespoons yogurt

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon oregano

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 3 cloves garlic (crushed)

• 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice

For the Vegetables:

• 2 potatoes

• 2 carrots

• 1 onion

• 2 green peppers

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Oven-Baked Chicken

• Trim excess fat from the chicken, wash it, and pat dry thoroughly.

• In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and spices to prepare the marinade.

• Coat the chicken or chicken pieces well with the marinade and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2–3 hours.

• Meanwhile, cut the potatoes, carrots, and onion into large chunks, and halve the peppers.

• Place the vegetables in a baking tray, add olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.

• Arrange the marinated chicken on or next to the vegetables.

• Bake in a preheated 200°C (392°F) oven for about 45–50 minutes, until golden.

• For extra crispiness, switch the oven to grill mode during the last 10 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the oven-baked chicken hot. You can enhance the meal by serving it with rice pilaf, a green salad, or yogurt. Sprinkling fresh parsley on top will add visual appeal.

With this practical and delicious oven-baked chicken recipe, you can add a perfect main dish to your table. Enjoy!