Description
A simple recipe for perfectly cooked chicken with a crispy exterior and moist interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken pieces.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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