How To Make Moist Baked 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.

Thaw the chicken in cold water overnight.

Open the chicken package and remove any blood clots from the cavity.

Rinse the chicken with distilled white vinegar to clean it and tenderize the meat.

Sprinkle salt on both sides of the chicken.

Sprinkle black pepper on both sides of the chicken.

Rub ricotta (anato) on the chicken for color and flavor.

Add onion powder and a spicy mix over the chicken.

Place the chicken in a glass baking dish.

Set the oven to convection roast and bake for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, check the chicken and scoop some gravy over it.

Bake for an additional 30 minutes, then turn the chicken over to allow juices to redistribute.

After a total of 1 hour and 50 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool before cutting into it.

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