How to cook chicken in the oven |

A well-cooked chicken brightens tables and entertains family members and friends regardless of the occasion. So, how do I roast a chicken in the oven? While the process involved is simple, it is not necessarily straightforward. Knowledge of temperature requirements and timing are among critical controls that you should focus on when learning how to cook chicken in the oven.

You will never go wrong when you choose to entertain your family members and share the love with delicious baked chicken meal. My younger daughter never seems to pluck off her cravings for this tasty roasted meal ever since I prepared it on her tenth birthday. Whether you ran out of cooking ideas for an upcoming event or are simply garnering more ideas on how to cook your chicken, there is something for you in our cooking guide. Provided below are cooking instructions to help you realize perfect baked 'kuku'.

1. Simple, juicy roasted chicken

Ingredients

1 whole chicken with giblets removed
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 stalk celery with leaves removed
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup margarine, divided

Cooking directions: 100 minutes

Preheat oven to 175 degree Celsius.

Now place the hen inside a roasting pan.

Season it using pepper and salt then sprinkle inside out with onion powder.

Place about three tablespoons of margarine in the rooster cavity and its exterior.

Cut celery into 4 pieces and place them in the hen or rooster cavity as well.

Bake while uncovered for 75 minutes in the preheated oven.

Remove from heat then baste with drippings and melted margarine.

Cover using aluminum foil then allow it to settle for about 30 minutes before serving.

2. Baked chicken breasts

Chicken breast recipes are favorite among many people because they come with multiple flavors and have low-fat content. Baked chicken breasts make a quick option for preparing an easy dinner using simple guidelines provided below.

Ingredients

4 boneless and skinless hen breasts halved
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 pinch Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons of olive oil

Cooking instructions

Rub the 'kuku' with some olive oil to help it moisturize and stick the seasonings.

Apply pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt seasoning.

Meanwhile, heat the oven to about 230 degree Celsius. These high temperatures are preferable in fast cooking that as well retains moisture. Lower temperatures extend cooking time resulting in dryer hen.

Bake for about 10 minutes inside the oven. Continuously flip the hen until its juices run clear, and it is not pink at the center. Instant read thermometer should read a minimum of 74 degree Celsius at the center.

When cooked, let the domesticated fowl rest to redistribute its juices thereby maintaining its softness.

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Mastering how to cook chicken is a skill you will never regret learning. Consider several variations of hen/rooster cooking options that you can always try right in your kitchen. Oven roasted kuku is not only tasteful but also nutritious making it a favorite in several families and most certainly worth your next try.

How to cook chicken in the oven

1. Simple, juicy roasted chicken

Ingredients

Cooking directions: 100 minutes

2. Baked chicken breasts

Ingredients

Cooking instructions

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