Easy Popular Chicken Dinner Idea Recipes | Baked Chicken Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more cost-effective and has a longer shelf life.

Clean and trim the chicken thighs, leaving a nice cap of fat and removing excess fat and membranes.

Pat both sides of the chicken dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.

Drizzle the chicken with a couple tablespoons of avocado oil and toss to coat evenly.

Add homemade Hickory Barbecue seasoning, Lowry seasoning salt, or Adobo seasoning to the chicken and toss again, ensuring some seasoning gets under the skin.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Place the seasoned chicken on a wire rack to cook evenly, ensuring space between pieces.

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven at 425°F for 25 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken, aiming for 165°F (74°C) but prefer 180°F to 190°F for tender meat.

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Serve with sides like red beets and fresh corn on the cob.

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