THE BEST BAKED CHICKEN YOU'LL EVER MAKE ! | JUICY & CRISPY | EASY RECIPE TUTORIAL

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°F.

Trim and clean the chicken thighs, drying them off with a paper towel.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the chicken thighs to help seasonings stick.

Season the chicken with 1 heaping tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 heaping tablespoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of coarse black pepper, 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning, and 1 to 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt.

Mix the seasonings into the chicken using tongs.

Spray a 13-inch cast iron skillet with nonstick olive oil spray.

Place the seasoned chicken thighs snugly in the skillet.

Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes at 400°F.

Remove the foil and save the drippings from the chicken.

Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of honey, and a squeeze of lemon juice to the drippings and mix.

Coat each piece of chicken with the drippings and pour just enough to prevent burning.

Bake uncovered for another 25 minutes at 400°F.

Broil the chicken on the bottom rack for 2 to 5 minutes to achieve crispy skin.

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