Jul 09 2026
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Baked Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Cornbread Newark
Time1h
Serves4

Served with cornbread

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Cornbread

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Add the chicken thighs and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.

  3. 3

    Arrange Chicken

    Place the seasoned chicken thighs in a baking dish, skin side up.

  4. 4

    Bake Chicken

    Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Cornbread Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  2. 6

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter until well combined.

  3. 7

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 8

    Bake Cornbread

    Pour the cornbread batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake in the oven with the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

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