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Baked chicken in a serving dish

Mom’s Baked Chicken

Anne Murphy
Keep this simple baked chicken on hand. It's good hot or cold, great in a lunch box, or used the way you would a rotisserie chicken.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken thighs may be labeled Fryer or Broiler - may not.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Place chicken pieces in shallow baking pan - on a rack, if available.
  • Bake 30-45 minutes, depending on size of pieces, until the thickest part of the meat reads at least 165 on an instant read thermometer.
  • Take out and let rest 5 minutes.

Notes

I sometimes bake a whole tray of thighs, serve some for dinner that night, and freeze the rest for later meals!