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- Chicken, whole or thighs and drumsticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Garlic cloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Jugo de lima<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Adobo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Saz\u00f3n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cebolla en polvo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ajo en polvo<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nShould I bake chicken covered or uncovered?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I like to bake my chicken covered for the first hour or so and then I uncover it for the remaining cooking time because I like the skin to be crispy. However, you can bake your chicken covered, which will keep the chicken moist. It’s really all depends on your preference. If you want extra crispy skin, broil the chicken at 425F degrees uncovered for the last 10 minutes of cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make pollo al horno?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe secret sauce to making delicious Puerto Rican baked chicken is all in the marinade! I combine fresh garlic with adobo, saz\u00f3n and also ground oregano which really infuse the chicken with TONS of flavor! Lime juice and olive oil help the marinade come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI love to use Healthy Rican Adobo and Saz\u00f3n<\/a><\/strong>. Sometimes I even sprinkle the dry sofrito all over the chicken for added flavor. They are just like your favorite Latin seasonings BUT free of harmful ingredients like MSG and dyes. Use my code: madewithsazon<\/em><\/strong> for 10% off your order!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAllow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. The longer the chicken marinates, the better it will taste! Once your chicken has marinated, place in a baking pan and pour that delicious marinade right on top. Add about 1\/2 cup of water to the pan so that the chicken doesn’t dry out while baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long to bake chicken per pound in the oven?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Chicken thighs and drumsticks:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bake chicken thighs and drumsticks covered at 375F degrees for 1 hour and 35 minutes, checking about halfway through to make sure the liquid in the pan is not dry. Then bake at 425F degrees uncovered for about 15-20 minutes or\u00a0until the chicken\u00a0is golden brown and crispy on top. Keep an eye on it for the last few minutes so it doesn’t burn. Serve the chicken and pour those yummy drippings right on top or see below how I make a delicious homemade gravy for chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhole chicken:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
If you’re baking a whole chicken, use the 20 minutes per pound rule. This means you will bake the chicken at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes per every pound the chicken weighs, plus an extra 20 minutes at the end. For example, a 3 pound chicken will bake covered for 20+20+20= 60 minutes. Then bake at 425 degrees uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the skin is golden brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please see my recipe notes for step by step instructions of cooking a whole chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make gravy for chicken?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip: Make a delicious gravy with the drippings in the pan. Strain the drippings and pour them into a saucepan over medium high heat. Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water) and stir until the gravy has thickened. This gravy is pure gold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to serve with Puerto Rican baked chicken?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Pollo al Horno is typically served with white rice<\/a><\/strong> y habichuelas guisadas<\/a><\/strong>, arroz con gandules<\/a><\/strong> (yellow rice with pigeon peas), or arroz moro<\/a><\/strong> (black rice and beans). Other popular side dishes include ensalada de papa<\/a><\/strong>, ensalada de coditos<\/a><\/strong>, avocado, and also tostones (fried green plantains) or maduros (fried sweet plantains).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Arroz Moro (Black Rice and Beans<\/a><\/strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \u00a1Por favor d\u00e9jame una clasificaci\u00f3n de estrellas y un comentario!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPollo al Horno (Oven Roasted Chicken)<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nPuerto Rican style baked chicken or pollo al horno is made with simple ingredients but the result will taste like restaurant-style chicken. You know that Latin restaurant that you love ordering take-out from? YES just like that or even better!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n