Best Baked Chicken Ever

Best Baked Chicken Ever
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    49

Experience the golden glory of perfectly baked chicken. This recipe elevates simple ingredients into a symphony of sweet and savory flavors, resulting in a dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Get ready for a culinary masterpiece!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    70 mg
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    282 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, water, olive oil, and minced garlic until well combined. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Add the chicken legs to the bowl and toss to ensure they are evenly coated in the honey-mustard mixture. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear when pierced with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For even browning, turn the chicken legs over halfway through the cooking time. (35 minutes)

For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
Feel free to experiment with different types of mustard or vinegars to customize the flavor profile.
This recipe works equally well with other cuts of chicken, such as thighs or breasts; adjust the cooking time accordingly.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 16 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Deontae Rodriguez

    Easy to follow recipe and the chicken turned out perfect. I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

  • Stan Steuber

    I used bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs instead of legs, and it worked great. Just adjusted the cooking time slightly.

  • Lavern Bednar

    This chicken is amazing! The glaze is so flavorful and the chicken is incredibly moist. My family loved it!

  • Teagan Koepp

    I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The balsamic vinegar adds a wonderful tanginess.

  • Amani Rau

    I love how simple this recipe is, yet the results are restaurant-worthy.

  • Rebeca Schowalter

    This is my go-to baked chicken recipe. The honey-mustard glaze is addictive!

  • Leann Wintheiser

    The smell while this bakes is incredible! My kids came running to the kitchen asking what I was making.

  • Cecilia Cole

    Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet, or the chicken won't brown properly. I learned that the hard way!

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