Dear Readers,
Chicken is one of the most universal dinners that many families make. It is inexpensive and takes on whatever flavors you make it with. There are just a few things I like to use as my guidelines.
1- If at all possible try and buy the free range, antibiotic free chicken. You will see that there is a lot less fat on the pieces of dark meat. Plus the taste of the meat is more natural and clean tasting.
2- If you are eating a clean diet that is not loaded with artificial ingredients, rely of flavors from citrus and herbs.
Hope you enjoy my recipe for Lemon and Herbed Baked Chicken:
Ingredients:
3 lbs mixed pieces of chicken thighs and legs (rinsed and pat dry)
2 tsp olive oil
1.5 fresh lemons (juice)
5 fresh thyme stems
1/2 tsp salt (1/4 tsp each side)
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper (1/4 tsp each side)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (1/4 tsp each side)
2 tsp herbs of provence ( 1 tsp each side)
Directions:
1- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2- Pour 1 tsp of olive oil into a baking dish. Make sure the olive oil is spread evenly throughout.
3- Place the chicken into the dish. Pour 1 tsp of olive oil and the fresh lemon juice on top of the chicken. Next add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs of provence.
4- Turn the chicken and add the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs of provence. Place the 5 thyme stems on top of the chicken.
5- Cook for 1 hour. You can always add a little fresh lemon juice on top of the cooked chicken or use fresh lemon slices for garnish.
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