Italian Baked Chicken
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Italian Baked Chicken
This Italian Baked Chicken recipe is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy tender and flavorful chicken legs. With minimal preparation, the chicken is marinated in zesty Italian dressing and baked to perfection. Ideal for a delightful and hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients:
- 🐔 8 chicken legs
- 🥗 1 (16 oz) bottle of Italian dressing
- 🧂 2 teaspoons salt
- 🌿 Optional: Freshly chopped Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the 8 chicken legs in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag.
- Pour the entire bottle of Italian dressing over the chicken.
- Add 2 teaspoons of salt, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the dressing and salt.
- Cover the bowl or seal the bag, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or for best results, leave it overnight.
- Preheat and Prepare for Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 385°F (195°C).
- Take the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and place it in a baking dish. Cover the dish with a piece of foil.
- Bake the Chicken:
- Place the covered baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and put the dish back into the oven to bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
- Final Touch:
- After a total of 60 minutes of baking, remove the dish from the oven and drain any excess dressing from the dish.
- Return the chicken to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a crispy texture on the outside.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Optionally, chop some fresh Italian parsley and sprinkle it over the chicken for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Serve your Italian baked chicken hot and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes (excluding marinating time)
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes plus marinating time
Servings: 4 servings
Cooking Tips:
- For an added twist, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken during the final 5 minutes of baking.
- Feel free to add additional herbs like rosemary or thyme to the marinade for an enhanced aromatic flavor.
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