Baked Garlic Chicken

Who doesn't like a simple baked recipe? This tender and juicy baked chicken drizzled with a delicious garlic mustard sauce is the perfect meal for a simple weeknight dinner or family lunch!

With simple ingredients, this recipe never fails! Just season the chicken pieces, marinate, and bake until golden brown. You can serve it with a variety of sides, such as delicious and creamy Mashed potatoes, Lemon rice or French fries.

If you enjoy baked recipes for a simple family dinner, check out this Easy baked pork tenderloin, Roasted turkey leg with mustard, Traditional baked cod, or this Easy tuna casserole.

HOW TO MAKE BAKED GARLIC CHICKEN

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, nutmeg, Dijon mustard and chopped garlic.

Step 2: Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with the sauce. Let marinate for about 2 hours.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 4: Bake the chicken for about 1 hour or until golden brown. Baste the chicken with the sauce from time to time.

Step 5: Remove the chicken from the oven and serve.

TIPS FOR BAKED GARLIC CHICKEN

1. If the chicken starts to brown too much, reduce the oven temperature or cover with aluminum foil.

2. If you have any leftovers or want to save the recipe for another time, let the chicken cool to room temperature and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). You can store the chicken in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

Baked Garlic Chicken

Learn how to make this delicious baked garlic chicken in just 5 steps! It's a juicy and tender chicken recipe with just a few ingredients!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Chicken, Main dishes, Meat, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:60 m
Total Time:3:10 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 1.2 kg (2 2/3 pounds) chicken cut into pieces
• 6 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, nutmeg, Dijon mustard and chopped garlic.
2. Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with the sauce. Let marinate for about 2 hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
4. Bake the chicken for about 1 hour or until golden brown. Baste the chicken with the sauce from time to time.
5. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve.
Baked Garlic Chicken
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 723
Total Fat 39 g(50%)
Saturated Fat 7 g(35%)
Cholesterol 231 mg(77%)
Sodium 279 mg(12%)
Total Carbohydrate 2 g(1%)
Protein 87.5 g