How To Bake Chicken
Learning how to bake chicken is shockingly easy to do and makes a great meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound whole chicken divided into 8-10 parts (2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 legs, 2 wings/drumettes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
- Generously sprinkle all sides of the chicken with the salt and pepper and lay on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, arranging them so the largest pieces (the breasts) are in the center of the pan. Try to allow some room in between the pieces, if possible.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes (this higher temperature will help to brown the chicken). Then, lower the heat to 350 Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until the juices run clear (not pink) when pierced with a sharp knife or the internal temperature of the chicken breasts is 165 Fahrenheit and of the thighs is 170 Fahrenheit.
- To get the skin on top extra crispy and brown, you can place it under the broiler for the last 5-8 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.