Chicken baked in the oven with adjika
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Nowadays, chicken is quite an ordinary meal, something that no longer surprises anyone. However, it all depends on how you prepare it. Today, I'd like to share with you an excellent recipe for baking chicken in the oven with adjika, which will become a wonderful addition to any festive table. It may seem like this dish has a very simple composition, but all the ingredients are so perfectly combined that the chicken turns out absolutely delicious. Lemon juice makes the meat very juicy and incredibly tender, while the adjika gives the dish a spicy flavor and an amazing crispy crust. In short, if you prepare this oven-baked chicken with adjika at home, both your family and guests will definitely thank you for such a wonderful dinner. The dish is now ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we cut the carcasses open along the breastbone and thoroughly rinse them under running water. We dry the chicken using paper towels, then place the poultry on a baking sheet greased with vegetable oil.
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Step 2
Squeeze juice from the lemon.
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Step 3
Now generously coat the carcasses with lemon juice on all sides and rub the chicken with salt.
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Step 4
Place the adjika on the chicken and spread it all over the chicken pieces, then let it marinate for about half an hour. If you don't like spicy food, you can use a milder adjika here—it will still turn out very delicious.
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Step 5
After 30 minutes, place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake the chicken until cooked through, about 50-60 minutes.
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Step 6
The finished chicken turns out incredibly delicious and aromatic. Enjoy your meal, everyone!