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Get ready to impress with this wonderfully simple baked chicken recipe! This dish promises to deliver a beautiful piece of chicken that looks like it came straight from a cookbook.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Effortless Cooking: Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
- Flavor Balance: Sweet and savory flavors meld beautifully for a delicious result.
- Versatile Ingredients: You can easily substitute chicken legs with wings or pork ribs.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs chicken legs (or wings, or pork ribs)
- 1 ⅔ tablespoons olive oil (to prevent sticking)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 ⅔ tablespoons ketchup
- ¾ cup honey
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Tips
- Caramelization Tip: Preheat the sauce in a pot to ensure it caramelizes perfectly while baking.
- Adjusting Sweetness: If the sauce is too sweet, feel free to cut back on the honey and add a bit more ketchup or mustard.
Directions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken legs in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. Mix the Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine:
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.
5. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for one hour, or until the sauce is caramelized and the chicken is cooked through.
6. Serve:
- For best results, place a cookie sheet under your baking dish to catch any overflow as the sauce caramelizes.
Conclusion
This Baked Chicken with Caramelized Sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Whether you’re cooking for one or entertaining friends, it’s a dish that delivers both flavor and visual appeal. Don’t forget to share your own experiences or tweaks you made to the recipe!
