Simple Lemon-Marinated Baked Chicken
📜 Collection: GailCollection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A very simple and classic baked chicken recipe featuring a cut-up fryer marinated in a tangy lemon and oil blend. Baked until golden brown and tender, it makes for an effortless weeknight dinner.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 1 hour | 2 hours | 4-6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Shallow baking dish
- Paper towels
- Baking pan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Cup | Lemon Juice | Freshly squeezed |
| 1/4 Cup | Salad Oil | Vegetable or canola |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | Salt | Standard table salt |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | Pepper | Freshly ground |
| One | Chicken | Cut-up frying chicken |
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup salad oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then mix well.
- Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Put the chicken in a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over it.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the chicken pieces occasionally to ensure they are evenly coated.
Step 2: Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and place them on a cooking sheet or in a baking pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown and fragrant.
- Baste the chicken with the remaining marinade periodically while it bakes.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The chicken can be left to marinate in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours before baking.
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