RCI-MT.004.0039.001
Baked Chicken
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/World_Recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group] * Makes 4 to 6 S
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- (2½ to 3 pound) chicken1 unitcut into serving pieces
- 2 unit
- ½ cup
- (2.4-ounce) package dry onion soup mix1 unit
- ¼ teaspoon
- (4.5-ounce) can whole mushrooms1 unitdrained
- tomatoes2 mediumquartered
Method
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and arrange them skin-side up in a large baking dish.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian salad dressing, dry onion soup mix, and dried oregano until well combined.
3
Pour the dressing mixture evenly over the chicken pieces, coating all sides thoroughly.
4
Scatter the drained mushrooms and quartered tomatoes around and over the chicken pieces in the baking dish.
5
Place the bay leaves on top of the chicken and vegetables.
6
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
60 minutes
7
Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 minutes until the chicken skin is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
15 minutes
8
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.