Baked Cuban Chicken

The good news is, baking chicken thighs is easier than you might think.

Recipe Summary Baked Cuban Chicken

This recipe was inspired by a take-out restaurant in Florida and perfected by my mother. For all of you who are looking for a different way to have your chicken, try this recipe! A favorite in this household. Serve with rice and peas or quartered roast potatoes.

Ingredients | Oven Baked Skinless Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes

2 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken breasts, cut in half

2 bone-in chicken thighs

2 chicken drumsticks

1 onion, chopped

¾ cup lemon juice

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic

¾ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

cooking spray

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, allspice, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces, reserving marinade in the bowl. Pan-fry chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour reserved marinade on top.

Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

Info | Oven Baked Skinless Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes

prep: 15 mins cook: 50 mins additional: 1 hr total: 2 hrs 5 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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