Source: canalrcn.comChicken cooked in the oven turns out juicier, more aromatic, and much healthier than pan-fried. And there are dozens, if not hundreds, of ways to prepare it. Various spices, additions, and even culinary techniques are at your disposal. We've compiled 20 of the best recipes for cooking chicken in the oven – whole or in parts!
1. Oven-Baked Chicken in Foil
Source: zen.yandex.ruThe simplest recipe for cooking a whole chicken in the oven, which also works for individual pieces.
You will need: 1 chicken, 100g sour cream, 1 tbsp mustard, 50ml soy sauce, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp basil, spices.
Preparation: Mix mustard, soy sauce, sour cream, oil, basil, and spices. Rinse the chicken, pat it dry, marinate it in the mixture, and leave it covered with film for several hours. Line a baking dish with foil, place the chicken in it, pour the remaining marinade over it, and cover with foil. Bake for an hour at 200 degrees Celsius, then for another half hour uncovered.
2. Oven-Baked Chicken with Lemon
Source: ok-magazine.ruOptionally, you can add orange or tangerine slices.
You will need: 1 chicken, 2 lemons, 6 cloves of garlic, spices, thyme.
Preparation: Rub the chicken with spices, place thyme inside, and let it sit for half an hour. Slice the lemon and garlic thinly, place some inside the chicken, and arrange the rest around it. Wrap the chicken in foil and bake for an hour at 180 degrees Celsius, then brown it without foil.
3. Breaded Chicken Baked in the Oven
Source: agrarii.comBeautiful and crispy breaded chicken can be prepared not only in a frying pan!
You will need: 1 chicken, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp dried garlic, 2 eggs, spices, 200g butter.
Preparation: Divide the chicken into serving pieces, whisk the eggs, and mix the breadcrumbs with garlic. Dip each piece in egg and thoroughly coat in breadcrumbs. Place the chicken in a baking dish, arrange butter pieces on top, and bake for about 45 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
4. Oven-Baked Chicken in Soy Sauce
Source: zen.yandex.ruThe meat absorbs the flavor and aroma of the sauce, giving it distinct Asian notes.
You will need: 1 chicken, 30ml soy sauce, 20ml vegetable oil, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 tsp paprika, spices.
Preparation: Mix vegetable oil, soy sauce, spices, and crushed garlic. Coat the chicken in the marinade and leave it covered with film for an hour. Place it in a roasting bag and bake for 1.5-2 hours at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Oven-Baked Chicken with Eggplant and Tomatoes
Source: zen.yandex.ruYou can also add quince, bell pepper, and a spoon of Worcestershire sauce.
You will need: 1 chicken, 3 eggplants, 12 cherry tomatoes, 70ml honey, 60ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Mix oil, honey, and spices, rub the washed chicken, and set aside. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and dice the eggplants. Sprinkle salt on the eggplants, let them sit for 20 minutes, then rinse. Place half of the vegetables inside the chicken, and the rest around it. Bake in a roasting bag or foil for an hour at 200 degrees Celsius, then brown the exposed meat for another 20 minutes.
6. Oven-Baked Chicken with Apples
Source: krasivosti.proIt's best to use tart apples!
You will need: 1 chicken, 2-3 apples, spices, 4 cloves of garlic, butter.
Preparation: Melt the butter, mix it with crushed garlic and spices, and rub the chicken inside and out. Slice the apples, place them inside the chicken, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine. Bake for about 1.5 hours at 180 degrees Celsius, basting the chicken with its juices every 15 minutes.
7. Oven-Baked Chicken on a Can
Source: fermahelp.ruThis method makes the meat doubly juicy and flavorful.
You will need: 1 chicken, 40ml soy sauce, a pinch of salt, 2 bay leaves, 2 allspice berries, 5 sprigs of thyme, 1 head of garlic, coriander, hot pepper.
Preparation: Choose a can of suitable diameter and place the cut garlic head and all spices inside. Rub the chicken with spices inside and out. Pour water into the can, place it on a baking tray, and sit the chicken on top. Bake for about an hour at 180 degrees Celsius, brushing with soy sauce every 15 minutes.
8. Oven-Baked Chicken with Mayonnaise
Source: moskva.bezformata.comDespite all the debates about using mayonnaise for baking, it gives the chicken a very beautiful and tender crust.
You will need: 1 chicken, 1 head of garlic, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Mix mayonnaise with crushed garlic and spices to taste. Thoroughly rub the chicken on all sides and inside, place it in a baking dish, and bake for about an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Oven-Baked Chicken in Honey-Mustard Sauce
Source: every-holiday.ruWe recommend using grainy or spicy piquant mustard.
You will need: 1 chicken, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp mustard, spices, 1 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Mix honey, mustard, and spices, rub the chicken inside and out, and leave it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Place the chicken on a baking sheet, brush with sour cream, and bake for approximately 1.5 hours at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Oven-Baked Chicken with Nuts and Raisins
Source: kurica2.ruOptionally, add dried apricots, prunes, or dried cranberries.
You will need: 1 chicken, 200g cheese, 1 cup nuts, 0.5 cup raisins, mayonnaise, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Grate the cheese, chop the nuts, and soak the raisins in boiling water beforehand. Mix everything with mayonnaise and spices to taste. Stuff the chicken with this mixture, rub it with vegetable oil and spices on top, and bake for an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Oven-Baked Chicken with Mushrooms
Source: t.meWe offer a recipe for chicken with champignons, but if you have other mushrooms, even better!
You will need: 1 chicken, 600g mushrooms, spices, 1 bunch of aromatic herbs, 4 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Rub the chicken with spices on all sides, brush with oil, and let it sit for half an hour. Roughly chop the mushrooms, place some inside, and the rest around the chicken. Bake for 1.5 hours at 180 degrees Celsius, and sprinkle with chopped herbs at the end.
12. Oven-Baked Chicken with Pineapples
Source: 1cookie.ruIt's more convenient to use regular canned pineapples in syrup.
You will need: 1 chicken, 300g pineapples, 1 lemon, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp each of cinnamon and ground ginger, spices, 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mix spices, grated garlic, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Thoroughly rub the chicken inside and out with salt, then with the marinade. Let it sit for two hours, stuff with pineapple pieces, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine. Bake for about 1.5 hours at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Oven-Baked Chicken with Zucchini
Source: ok.ruFor this recipe, you'll need as many different aromatic herbs and greens as possible.
You will need: 1 chicken, 600g zucchini, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 onion, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp butter, spices and herbs, greens.
Preparation: Rub the chicken with vegetable oil and spices and let it sit for half an hour. Roughly chop the zucchini and onion, and mix with dried herbs. Arrange the zucchini in a baking dish around the chicken, drizzle with melted butter, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake for 1.5 hours at 180 degrees Celsius, and sprinkle with herbs at the end.
14. Oven-Baked Chicken with Dried Fruits
Source: pinterest.ruA very exquisite and festive oven-baked chicken recipe that will surprise all your guests.
You will need: 1 chicken, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 lemon, 2 oranges, 3 tbsp raisins, 100g prunes, 200g dried apricots, 2 apples, 300ml red wine, 0.5 cup brown sugar, spices.
Preparation: Zest one orange, finely chop the flesh, and mix with the juice of the second, breadcrumbs, and salt. Place this mixture inside the chicken, which has been rubbed with spices beforehand. Close the opening with toothpicks or kitchen twine. Bake the chicken for 50 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, then for another 20 minutes on the other side.
In a baking dish, layer apple slices, prunes, apricots, and raisins. Sprinkle the fruits with sugar, pour in the wine, and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Drain the juice, pour it over the chicken, and serve with the fruits.
15. Oven-Baked Chicken with Cheese
Source: zen.yandex.ruFor convenience, divide the chicken into portions or use drumsticks and thighs.
You will need: 1.2 kg chicken, 200g cheese, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Mix the chicken with mayonnaise and spices, and let it marinate for at least an hour. Grease a baking dish with oil, place the chicken in it, and bake for 40-50 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Sprinkle with grated cheese and return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
16. Oven-Baked Chicken with Nut Stuffing
Source: kulinaria1914.ruA very original recipe that you will surely try for the first time!
You will need: 1 chicken, 1 onion, 50g butter, 100g nuts, 3 slices of white bread, 75ml milk, spices, 2 bunches of herbs, 2 eggs, 250ml water or broth.
Preparation: Soak the crustless bread in warm milk and finely chop any aromatic herbs to taste. Finely chop and fry the onion, let it cool, and separately chop the nuts. Mix the onion, bread, nuts, and herbs with raw eggs and spices, and stuff the chicken with this mixture.
Close the opening with twine or toothpicks, sprinkle the chicken with spices on top, and place it in a baking dish with butter. Pour in water or broth and bake for an hour covered with foil or a lid at 180 degrees Celsius. Then for another half hour uncovered.
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17. Red Chicken in the Oven with Beets
Source: moi-zhivotnye.ruAnother very creative recipe for when you want something special!
You will need: 800g chicken, 2 beets, 150g sour cream, spices, soy sauce, garlic.
Preparation: Grate raw beets, mince garlic, and mix them with sour cream. Add spices and soy sauce to taste, and coat the chicken with the beet mixture. Let it marinate for half an hour and bake for about an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Oven-Baked Chicken with Cabbage
Source: zen.yandex.ruYoung cabbage works best for this.
You will need: 800g chicken, 1.5 kg cabbage, 500g tomatoes, 60ml vegetable oil, a pinch of sugar, spices, garlic, herbs.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage and sauté it for about 20 minutes over medium heat until its volume reduces. Add spices, transfer the cabbage to a baking dish, and arrange the portioned chicken on top. Blend the tomatoes with sugar, garlic, and other spices, and pour over everything. Bake for about an hour at 180-200 degrees Celsius, and sprinkle with herbs at the end.
19. Oven-Baked Chicken in Wine
Source: kulinaria1914.ruAny wine will do, but note that red wine will color the chicken. And it's best to use dry wine!
You will need: 1 chicken, 250ml wine, garlic, spices, 1 bunch of green onions, rosemary.
Preparation: Rub the chicken inside and out with spices and dried rosemary. Place a few cloves of garlic inside, and the same amount in incisions in the meat under the skin.
Place the chicken in a baking dish, pour in half of the wine, and bake for 2 hours at 180 degrees Celsius. Baste the chicken with its juices during cooking and add the remaining wine as it evaporates. Sprinkle with green onions half an hour before the end.
20. Oven-Baked Chicken in Beer
Source: svadba1000.ruAnother very piquant oven-baked chicken recipe with soy sauce and chili pepper.
You will need: 1 chicken, 500ml dark beer, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp sour cream, a pinch of chili, 4 cloves of garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix sour cream with soy sauce, crushed garlic, and spices, and rub the chicken on all sides. Leave it in the marinade for half an hour, then place it in a baking dish with the remaining marinade. Pour in half of the beer and bake the chicken in the oven for 1.5-2 hours at 180 degrees Celsius. Every 20 minutes, add a little more beer and baste the meat with the liquid.