Chicken in a bag in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Here is a classic recipe for cooking chicken in a baking bag in the oven. It will take a bit more time compared to frying chicken, but believe me, it's worth it. Serve with a side dish such as mashed potatoes or rice. The step-by-step recipe is provided below. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the chicken into a large container. Add salt and sugar to 2 liters of water, then pour this brine over the chicken. Let it marinate for 3-4 hours.
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Step 2
Take out the chicken and rinse it thoroughly. Separate the skin from the breast to create pockets. Place a piece of butter into each pocket.
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Step 3
Pepper the chicken on the outside and inside.
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Step 4
Coarsely chop the lemon and finely chop the herbs. Place everything inside the chicken.
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Step 5
Tie the chicken legs and place the chicken in a roasting bag. Bake the chicken for 1.5 hours at 180 degrees.
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Step 6
Take the chicken out of the oven, remove the roasting bag, and untie the legs. Let it stand for 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Done!