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Oven-baked chicken with potatoes recipe

Oven-baked chicken with potatoes is a classic one-pan meal that is easy to prepare and flavorful. It is a simple dish that is made by roasting chicken pieces in the oven.

Oven-baked chicken with potatoes tray.

preparing time 15 minutes
cooking time 30 -40 mins
servings 4 -5 persons

Ingredients

• One chicken (cut into 4 or 8 pieces).
• One-kilo potato (cut into medium slices ).
• One big onion (cut into rings).
• One green pepper (cut into slices).
• Salt.
• Ground black pepper (one teaspoon).
• Tomato juice (two cups).
• Tomato paste (two full spoons).
• Butter (one spoon).
• Stock (two cups).

Directions

• Put your pot on high heat, and add the spoon of butter.
• Add the pieces of the chicken to take a nice color.
• Take the chicken aside, then add the potato and the onion, then stir for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Make a space at the bottom of the pot to add the tomato sauce and stir it for 2 minutes.
• Then add the green pepper and the tomato juice.
• Return the chicken to the pot again. 
• Add your salt and black pepper.
• Add two cups of the stock.
• Cover the pot and keep it on medium heat for 20 minutes or till you are sure everything is cooked about 60% to 70%.
• Pour all the mixture into an oven pan. 
• put in the oven for 15-20 minutes or till the chicken takes a nice color.
• Then serve it with rice or with bread.
• You can cut the chicken into 8 pieces.
• You have to stir the tomato paste on the heat for a few minutes, which will give a better taste of the sauce.
• You can replace the butter with olive oil.

How do you cook chicken in the oven so it doesn't dry out?

To cook chicken in the oven from the beginning and prevent it from drying out, you can try the following tips.

• Marinate the chicken: Marinate the chicken in a mixture of oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking to add moisture and flavor to the chicken.
• Bake at the right temperature: Bake chicken at a temperature of 375°F to 400°F (190°C to 200°C). If the temperature is too high, the chicken will dry out.
• Cover with foil: Cover the chicken with foil for the first 20-30 minutes of baking. This will trap moisture and prevent the chicken from drying out.
• Baste regularly: Baste the chicken with its own juices or a mixture of oil and seasonings every 10-15 minutes while it is baking.
• Don't overcook: Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Overcooking will result in dry, tough meat. 
• Let it rest: Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in moisture and tastier chicken.

By following these tips, you can make oven-baked chicken that is juicy and flavorful, or you can follow the steps of the recipe by cooking the chicken first on the stove, then letting it just take color under the heat of the oven which gives it a very delicious taste.

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