Saturday, April 24, 2010

Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs


OK, this next one is incredibly easy, and it’s a great way to feed a whole family; and, depending on the size of your family, you may even have leftovers.

I bought this chicken on sale for .99 cents a pound. The package is 5.36lbs and cost a total of just $5.31

Start by arranging your oven racks just enough to fit both comfortably in the middle, then preheat to 350 degrees. I should mention here that some people like to rinse the chicken in cold water before cooking, which is always a good idea, especially if it’s close to its “sell-by” date. If you do, it’s also a good idea to lay them out on paper towels and then pat the excess water from the top.

Next, take two 12 x 16 cookie sheets and cover them in aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray and place the thighs, approx. 5 per sheet. Brush on a light layer of olive oil and season with a light touch of kosher salt and Adobo.


You can even add a touch of freshly ground black pepper as I did here.



Once the oven reaches 350, place both sheets in the oven for full one hour. That's it, you’re DONE! The result should be meat falling off-the-bone goodness. I usually serve these with rice, baked or mashed potatoes, and a salad.



One final note, as chicken is often referred to as a "dangerous" food, to avoid cross-contamination, once the chicken goes in the oven the first thing you should do is to wash every object that has come into contact with it in warm, soapy water.



Enjoy!

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