You know those dishes that feel like home, family, and tradition? Baked Apulian Chicken is one of them: a simple, wholesome recipe perfect for those who love Mediterranean flavors.
It’s really easy to prepare, you need a few ingredients, and the result is surprising.
The chicken, thanks to slow cooking in the oven, remains juicy and flavorful, with a golden crust that makes your mouth water.
This recipe is perfect for a gathering lunch or a quick but tasty dinner. Just season the chicken with extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, and bay leaf, and a few cloves of garlic to enhance the flavor. I also added some fresh tomatoes and a few olives for that extra touch that recalls the scents of Southern Italy.
Apulian roasted chicken doesn’t require special cooking skills, but it has a secret: the cooking. The oven must be well-heated, around 356-392°F, to ensure a crispy skin and a tender inside. The cooking time varies based on the type of chicken pieces you use, but in about 1 hour you’ll have a dish ready to serve.
And you know the nice thing? It’s such a versatile recipe that you can customize it however you like!
I added potatoes to make it a complete meal, but you can also pair it with a fresh salad for a lighter dish.
Apulian chicken is a perfect balance between simplicity and taste, ideal for those who want to cook something good without stress. What do you say, shall we try it together? 😊
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.76 lbs chicken thighs
- 10.6 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 lb potatoes
- 4 sage leaves, 4 bay leaves, 2 sprigs of rosemary
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 0.7 oz pine nuts
- 1 cup beer
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 5.3 oz olives
- salt to taste
Tools
- glass baking dish
- oven
- potato peeler
- large cutting board
Steps
Here’s how to prepare baked Apulian chicken:
To prepare baked Apulian chicken, start with the potatoes: peel them, wash them, and cut them into fairly large pieces. Also, cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add everything to a baking dish with the chicken thighs.
Add the herbs, garlic cloves, salt, pine nuts, and olives to the dish.
Season everything with oil and pour the beer.
Mix the ingredients well.
Cook in the oven at 392°F for about 1 hour. Halfway through cooking, turn the chicken and potatoes and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened.
Enjoy your meal!
