How to Bake Chicken In Pieces
Discover the ultimate guide to baking chicken pieces to perfection in this informative video tutorial! We'll walk you through each step of preparing, seasoning, and arranging the chicken for optimal flavor. Learn the ideal baking techniques, temperatures, and times to achieve juicy, tender results every time. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned chef, this comprehensive guide will help you create mouthwatering chicken pieces that will delight your taste buds. Watch now and elevate your culinary skills!
Transcript
00:00 Chicken is perhaps the easiest and most versatile
00:02 main ingredient you can cook for the family.
00:05 Whether you're roasting a whole chicken
00:07 or cooking it in pieces,
00:09 here are some handy tips and tricks
00:10 to bake your chicken to perfection.
00:12 First, add some flavor.
00:16 Drizzle the chicken with oil,
00:17 then sprinkle on salt and pepper and your favorite spices,
00:21 or mix up a marinade for the chicken.
00:24 Bake the pieces in a preheated oven
00:26 for about 45 to 55 minutes.
00:29 It's fully cooked when a thermometer inserted
00:31 into the thickest part of the meat
00:33 reaches between 165 to 175 degrees.
00:38 For a barbecue-style chicken,
00:39 brush it with sauce towards the very end.
00:42 For a baked whole chicken, first pat it dry.
00:46 Next, tuck the wing tips under the bird so they won't burn.
00:50 Then tie the drumsticks together with cooking twine
00:53 so the chicken keeps its shape in the oven.
00:55 Now, place it breast side up in a shallow roasting pan.
00:59 And just like we did with individual pieces,
01:01 you'll want to coat the chicken with olive oil or butter
01:04 and generously season with salt, pepper,
01:07 or any dried herbs you like.
01:09 Now, place it into a preheated 375-degree oven and roast.
01:14 Depending on the size of your chicken,
01:16 you'll roast it anywhere from one to two hours.
01:19 You'll know it's cooked through
01:21 when a thermometer inserted into the center part
01:23 of the thigh registers between 165 to 175 degrees.
01:28 Covering it in foil for about 15 minutes before slicing
01:32 will keep it warm and it ensures a juicy, tender chicken.
01:36 Now it's ready for slicing and serving.
01:39 If you follow these tips,
01:40 you'll always have something simple and satisfying
01:43 to bring to the table.
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