Best Baked Chicken // Worth Bragging About ❤️

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 400°.

Combine 1 and 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 1 and 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar in a bowl and mix well.

Trim excess fat and skin from the chicken thighs and drumsticks, leaving the skin on.

Place the chicken in a dish and pour about 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of melted butter over it, ensuring the chicken is coated.

Salt each piece of chicken individually.

Rub the seasoning mixture onto each piece of chicken, ensuring it's well coated, including under the skin.

Arrange the chicken thighs skin side down in the dish.

Place the dish in the center rack of the oven and bake for 40 minutes, flipping the chicken at the 20-minute mark.

After 40 minutes, switch the oven to broil for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp the top, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

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