3 ways to bake chicken fillet in the oven

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Lifehacker offers three simple recipes for a fragrant and delicious baked chicken.

1. Baked chicken fillet

Ingredients:

• chicken breast or thighs;
• barbecue sauce;
• olive oil;
• salt and pepper.

Preparation

1. Rinse the chicken thoroughly under cold water. Then dry it. You can use paper towels for this.
2. To prevent the chicken from losing its juiciness in the oven, brush it with olive oil. A couple of teaspoons are enough.
3. Season each bite with salt and pepper on both sides. You can use any spice you like. For example, zira or ground red pepper will add spice.
4. Grease a baking dish and place the chicken in it.
5. Place the dish in an oven preheated to 180 ° C and bake for 20-40 minutes, depending on the amount of chicken.
6. You can check the readiness of the dish with a knife. Just poke it through the thickest part: the meat inside should not be pink.
7. Let the meat cool for five minutes. So it will retain its juiciness.

2. Chicken with a crispy crust

Ingredients:

• chicken breast or thighs;
• bread crumbs;
• grated parmesan cheese;
• olive oil;
• mayonnaise;
• milk;
• salt and pepper.

Preparation

1. Rinse the chicken under cold water and dry it.
2. Beat off each piece with a hammer, covering both sides with cling film.
3. Mix a few teaspoons of mayonnaise with milk until the consistency of yogurt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. In a separate bowl, combine cheese, bread crumbs, some olive oil and spices.
5. Dip the chicken first in the milk mixture, then in the cheese mixture.
6. Cover the baking sheet with foil, brush with olive oil and place the chicken pieces on top.
7. Bake at 200 ° C for 35 minutes until golden brown.

3. Chicken in marinade

Ingredients:

• chicken breast or thighs;
• red wine or balsamic vinegar;
• dried herbs;
• mustard;
• onions or shallots;
• olive oil;
• salt and pepper.

Preparation

1. To make the marinade, mix in a bag 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2-3 teaspoons of dried herbs (thyme, oregano, rosemary or any other will do), 2 tablespoons of mustard, 4 tablespoons of chopped onions, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper … Mix thoroughly. Leave the marinade overnight.
2. When the marinade is ready, rinse, dry and marinate the chicken for a day in the refrigerator.

1. Brush a baking dish with olive oil or cover with foil. Place the chicken in the dish, shaking off the large onion pieces.
2. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 30 minutes.