Picnic ‘Oven’ Fried Chicken

In my opinion, no one could ever surpass my mother’s cooking. I think the only thing she ever made that I didn’t like was Cream of Wheat cereal, which really doesn’t count. Although we raised chickens, pigs and cattle, the meal we ate the most was always chicken. The reason being, whatever brought the most money when sold was raised for the family income. No matter how many times my mother served chicken it was always amazingly good.

I especially remember those Sundays when our family, along with some family friends, would drive up into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where we would just enjoy the peacefulness and great scenery. Mom would make her glorious fried chicken & potato salad. Without even realizing it, we were enjoying an experience that was truly a ‘piece of heaven’.

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Picnic Fried Chicken

Marinating the chicken overnight gives it a fantastic taste as well as making it extra tender.

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Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

45-55 minutes

Passive Time

3 hrs or overnight

Servings

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Ingredients

Marinade

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp EACH dried oregano & basil, onion powder, garlic powder & black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Chicken

• 1.36 kg chicken leg quarters or whole cut-up chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 45-55 minutes Passive Time 3 hrs or overnight Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Marinade 3/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp EACH dried oregano & basil, onion powder, garlic powder & black pepper 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Chicken 1.36 kg chicken leg quarters or whole cut-up chicken

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Instructions

1. In a small container, whisk together marinade ingredients. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag, turn to coat & refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Remove chicken from marinade; shake off any excess & discard. Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake, uncovered for 45-55 minutes or until no longer pink inside when tested.