THIS JUICY BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE IS SMACKIN'

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.

Slice the parsley, garlic, onion, thyme, green onion, habanero pepper, and red bell pepper into smaller pieces for blending.

Add the sliced ingredients into a blender.

Pour in a little bit of olive oil and a splash of water to help blend the ingredients.

Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.

Take four cleaned chicken leg quarters and place them in a bowl.

Add about half a cup of the blended green seasoning to the chicken.

Season the chicken with black pepper, paprika, and a little bit of salt.

Mix the chicken with the seasoning using your hands, ensuring it's well coated and the seasoning gets under the skin.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the seasoned chicken leg quarters into a pan.

Bake the chicken uncovered for about one hour.

After one hour, baste the chicken with the juices from the bottom of the pan.

Sprinkle some fresh parsley on top before serving.

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