Classic Baked Chicken || Basic Sheet pan Chicken

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories and cost.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Wash and clean the chicken leg quarters.

Season the chicken heavily with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Drizzle avocado oil over the chicken to help the seasoning stick.

Place the seasoned chicken on an aluminum foil-lined cookie sheet, ensuring the pieces do not touch too much.

Spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray or coat it with butter before placing the chicken.

Add a little more salt on top of the chicken for extra seasoning.

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven at 425°F, uncovered.

After about 40 minutes, check the chicken and baste it with the juices from the pan.

Check if the chicken is done by tugging on the leg; it should start to break loose from the thigh.

Bake for a total of about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until the skin is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.

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