The spiced baked chicken crispy and golden outside and tender and juicy inside is a tasty version of the more common baked chicken.
I bought yellow chicken legs and thighs and asked the butcher to separate them [so as to have divided thighs and drumsticks] and to remove the skin [the chicken skin is very fatty, so it is advisable to remove it before cooking].
I marinated them with lemon juice [alternatively, white wine] and seasoned with a mix of herbs and spices.
… deliciously fragrant and flavorful!
Cooking in the oven or air fryer.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Electric oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 chicken thighs (thigh + drumstick)
- to taste lemon juice (or white wine)
- to taste mix of herbs and spices for roast
- turmeric powder
- red chili pepper (finely chopped)
- mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
Tools
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 Plastic wrap sheet
- 1 Baking tray 10×11.5 inches
- 1 Parchment paper sheet
Preparation
Buy yellow chicken legs and thighs and ask the butcher to separate them [so as to have divided thighs and drumsticks] and to remove the skin [the chicken skin is very fatty, so it is advisable to remove it before cooking].
Place the chicken in a baking dish for marinating.
Drizzle the chicken pieces with lemon juice [or alternatively with white wine].Season the chicken with:
• a mix of herbs and spices for roast;
and the spices you prefer:
• turmeric;
• red chili pepper;
• mixed pepper;
• … ;
and massage to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Seal the baking dish with plastic wrap or close it in a freezer bag and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Remove the chicken from the fridge and proceed with cooking.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the chicken pieces on top.
Drizzle with the marinade.
Briefly heat the oven.
Medium-small sized thighs and drumsticks
Bake at 356°F for 40 minutes and continue at 320°F for 20 minutes, in a fan oven.Larger sized thighs and drumsticks
Bake at 392°F for 40 minutes and continue at 356°F for 20 minutes, in a fan oven.Plate up.
Your spiced baked chicken is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Follow the instructions [temperature and time] indicated in your appliance’s user manual.
Procedure with my air fryer Ariete – Friggi Sano [Eurospin]:
• set the temperature to 392°F;
• preheat for 5 minutes;
• remove the basket;
• place the chicken pieces on the grill accessory without overlapping them;
• cook for 25 minutes;
• remove the basket;
check that the chicken is cooked internally by testing a piece by spreading the meat with cutlery without breaking it;
• turn the chicken pieces;
• continue cooking for 5 minutes until crispy and golden.
Notes
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