Website design By BotEap.comChicken is the main meat in the diet of most carnivores, as it is cheaper than other types of meat and can be cooked using many different techniques. Frying is possibly the most recognized technique of all for cooking chicken, however there are several others such as roasting, braising, grilling and baking.

Website design By BotEap.comEspecially for a person aware of the fat and cholesterol that fried chicken can contain, these other ways are really good alternatives, but the one we’ll mainly talk about is baking.

Website design By BotEap.comTools needed

Website design By BotEap.comPaper towel

Website design By BotEap.comsharp knife (optional)

Website design By BotEap.comBaking dish/roasting pan

Website design By BotEap.comoven

Website design By BotEap.commeat thermometer

Website design By BotEap.comRequired materials

Website design By BotEap.comWhole chicken cut into smaller parts/chicken breasts

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Website design By BotEap.comFresh or dried herbs (oregano, thyme, tarragon, or rosemary)

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Website design By BotEap.comMarinade (optional)

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Website design By BotEap.comInstructions

Website design By BotEap.comPreheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit; if you are using a whole chicken, scoop out the giblets into the inner cavity, then wash the chicken thoroughly with water. If you choose to cut the chicken into smaller pieces, do so now with a sharp knife; after that pat the chicken dry with the paper towel and season the chicken well with salt, pepper, herbs and any other seasonings you like.

Website design By BotEap.comPlace the chicken inside the baking dish/roasting pan and brush it with the olive oil and marinade (if you choose to use it). Also, you can add herbs of your choice to the top of the chicken for added flavor and garnish.

Website design By BotEap.comPlace baking dish/roast pan in oven with chicken, uncovering; bake chicken at 350 degrees for 1-1½ hours or until golden brown and cooked through.

Website design By BotEap.comTo make sure the meat is cooked, insert the meat thermometer into the fattest part of the chicken; if the temperature shows 170 degrees or higher, then the chicken can be removed from the oven. Another way to confirm if the chicken is cooked is to use a sharp knife and cut through the fattest part of the chicken; if the meat is cooked it will not be pink and the juices that come out of the chicken will be clear.

Website design By BotEap.comNow you can share the chicken on its own or with whatever you choose; if you used a whole chicken, let it cool for 10 minutes before carving. For a complete meal, serve alongside rice or mashed potatoes and peas or corn.

Website design By BotEap.comTips and Warnings

Website design By BotEap.comIt is vitally important that chicken is thoroughly cooked before eating, as undercooked chicken can cause food poisoning and deadly parasites.

Website design By BotEap.comBe sure to clean any surface that raw chicken touches, including your hands, to avoid contaminating other foods and items with any bacteria that may be on the chicken; Soap and water will often suffice, but you can use a bleach solution or some other cleaning agent with water to ensure a thorough clean.

Website design By BotEap.comTo cut the rawness of the chicken, cut a lemon in half and rub it all over the chicken before cooking; you can also rub the chicken with vinegar, inside and out if it’s a whole chicken. If you don’t mind the extra acidity you can leave it as is, if you do mind just rinse the chicken again.

Website design By BotEap.comThere are a couple of variations of baked chicken available, including baked sweet and sour chicken, baked chicken with mango sauce, or baked curried chicken. If you want to try any of these types, you can check out a couple of recipes available on the internet.