Simple Lemon-Marinated Baked Chicken

A very simple and classic baked chicken recipe. A cut-up fryer is marinated for two hours in a basic, tangy marinade of lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper, then baked until golden brown.

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
$\frac{1}{4}$ Cup	Lemon Juice
$\frac{1}{4}$ Cup	Salad Oil
$\frac{1}{2}$ Teaspoon	Salt
$\frac{1}{4}$ Teaspoon	Pepper
One	Cut-up Frying Chicken

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Instructions

1. Combine all marinade ingredients ($\frac{1}{4}$ cup lemon juice, $\frac{1}{4}$ cup salad oil, $\frac{1}{2}$ teaspoon salt, and $\frac{1}{4}$ teaspoon pepper) and mix well. 2.  Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel. 3.  Put the chicken in a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over it. 4.  Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the chicken pieces occasionally to ensure they are evenly coated. 5.  Preheat the oven to 350°F. 6.  Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and place them on a cooking sheet or in a baking pan. 7.  Bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. 8.  Baste the chicken with the remaining marinade periodically while it bakes.

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