Craving Delicious Baked Chicken? Watch My Chicken Prep Secrets Revealed

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.

Defrost the chicken completely.

Soak the chicken in water to help defrost.

Clean the chicken and soak it in vinegar and lime juice for a few minutes.

Rinse the chicken to remove excess water.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Pierce the chicken to help with seasoning absorption.

Season the chicken with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and green seasoning.

Mix the seasonings into the chicken.

Add olive oil to the baking dish and mix with the chicken.

Cover the chicken with foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Roast the chicken until cooked through, then remove the foil and add a barbecue and ketchup sauce mixture.

Return the chicken to the oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

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