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Simple Roasted Chicken Pieces

Simple Roasted Chicken Pieces

Simple Roasted Chicken Pieces are perfectly roasted chicken thighs, seasoned and baked to tenderness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 575 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking pan
  • paper towel

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 8 pieces chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 15 cloves garlic whole
  • 3 sprigs rosemary leaves fresh

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400F (205C).
  • Pat the chicken thighs with a paper towel.
  • Sprinkle salt and black pepper over each.
  • Drizzle olive oil over them and rub well.
  • Place thighs in a baking pan. Toss rosemary leaves and garlic in the pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375F (190C) and bake for 20 minutes more until tender when poked with a knife.
  • Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil until serving time.
  • Garnish with fresh rosemary leaves when serving.

Notes

Let the chicken rest covered before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 37gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 1339mgPotassium: 516mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 182IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, comfort food, Dinner, easy recipe, Oven Roasted, Roasted Chicken
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