Savory and Simply Irresistible, Half-Baked Chicken

Are you craving something flavor-filled that won’t take you hours to prepare? Look no further than half-baked chicken! This simple yet scrumptious dish is sure to have even the most stoic food-lovers salivating.

This chicken recipe is rooted in Southern Soul cuisines and has stood the test of time, remaining a favorite across generations. With each bite of tender, half-baked chicken full of robust aromatics, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into your grandma’s kitchen for a homemade meal that you won’t soon forget.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
  • 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons of dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup of white wine
  • 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper

Preparation

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Pat the chicken down with paper towels to dry it and then place it in a shallow roasting pan. Rub the olive oil over the chicken and massage it in so that it’s evenly coated.

Then mix the oregano, rosemary, crushed red pepper, sea salt, and black pepper together. Sprinkle the mixture all over the chicken, making sure to cover it evenly. Drizzle the white wine on the chicken and around the edges of the pan, and lastly, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.

Bake the chicken for about 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature is 165°F. To ensure even cooking, baste the chicken with its juices every 15 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the half-baked chicken with a side of garlicky mustard-roasted potatoes and a crisp green salad for a complete and delectable dinner. Or if you’re living it up, pair the half-baked chicken with a green pea-pesto risotto and a glass of your favorite white wine.

No matter how you serve it, this mouth-watering, half-baked chicken is sure to have everyone in your kitchen drooling and eager for more. So get in the kitchen, whip up this easy yet satisfying dinner, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Bon Appétit!