Ingredients for Baked Chicken Opelousas
- 3-4 lbs chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4-6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
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How to Make Baked Chicken Opelousas
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place chicken (approximately 3-4 lbs) in a shallow baking dish.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried basil. Pour in 1/4 cup olive oil and 1 cup chicken broth.
- Scatter 4-6 cloves of garlic, sliced, around the chicken. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 tablespoon paprika.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Turn chicken over after the first 30 minutes.
- Turn chicken again after 1 hour.
- Baste chicken with pan juices every 30 minutes thereafter, until the chicken is deeply browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
72g
Carbs
2g