Description

Oh-so-juicy with perfectly crisp skin, this Oven Baked Chicken recipe is our favorite easy dinner! Chicken breasts (or thighs!) are marinated in a garlicky, citrus glaze and roasted to perfection.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
juice from 1 orange
juice from 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
1.5 lbs chicken breasts and/or thighs (bone-in and skin on)

Instructions

Marinate: Mix together all ingredients (using only 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning) except the chicken in a large bowl or large ziplock bag. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover bowl or seal ziplock bag and place in fridge to marinade for 1 hour.
Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the chicken bone side down on the pan. Leave a little room between each piece of chicken for even cooking.
Season: Spoon a little extra marinade on top of each piece of chicken and then toss remaining marinade. Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and a little more salt and pepper to taste.
Bake: Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 to 55 minutes.
Rest: Cover chicken loosely with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Store cooled leftover chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in foil in the oven at 350°F or in a microwave. Freeze cooked chicken for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Chicken, Dinner Ideas
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 338 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 623 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 41 g
Cholesterol: 124 mg

Keywords: baked chicken, chicken breast, chicken thighs, citrus marinade, easy dinner