Chicken Lover'S Ultimate Baked Chicken Recipe

Name: Chicken Lover'S Ultimate Baked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs whole chickens (one 5lb chicken); 2 cups Wishbone Italian salad dressing; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup butter; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

1
Preheat your oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Place clean chicken in a roasting or 9x13 pan.
3
Combine the Italian dressing, soy sauce, Worcestershire, and butter in a microwaveable bowl or small saucepan and warm until the butter is melted and the marinade is well combined.
4
Use a baster if you have one, if not just pour the marinade inside and all over the chicken.
5
Coat the top and sides of the chicken very well with the poultry seasoning. Next, season with the salt, pepper, basil and garlic powder. Put the bay leaves inside the cavity of the chicken.
6
Place chicken uncovered on center rack of oven. Bake for 30 minutes then baste the chicken with the pan juices. Bake for another 30 minutes.
7
Remove the chicken from the oven at the one hour mark and turn the chicken over in the pan. Baste the exposed underside with the pan juices and then season well with poultry seasoning, and a little sprinkle each of pepper and basil. Put the chicken back into the oven and bake for another 30 minutes. Again take out the chicken and turn it over. Depending on your oven and the exact size of your chicken it may take 15-30 minutes more for it to be done.
8
Check for doneness at the thigh joint. No blood or redness means it is done. Do not be concerned with the dark color of the chicken at any point. It is the herbs and marinade that give it the dark color and it will not taste burned.
9
As you serve the chicken dredge each piece in the pan juices or spoon a little of it over the piece.

1078

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

178

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs whole chickens (one 5lb chicken), 2 cups Wishbone Italian salad dressing, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Chicken Lover'S Ultimate Baked Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Lover'S Ultimate Baked Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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