Ray Max's Best Oven-Baked Chicken Recipe

Introduction

• Welcome to Ray Max Kitchen and Grill.
• Focus on love, not hate.
• Ray Mack introduces his highly recommended oven-baked chicken recipe.

Ingredients and Seasonings

• Chicken: 7 chicken thighs
• Olive Oil: Base for seasoning mix
• Seasonings:
  • Knorr's Chicken Flavoring
  • Lawry's Pepper Seasoning
  • Parsley Flakes (fresh or dried)
  • Oregano (dried)
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Dried Thyme
  • Black Pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Seasoning Mix

• Add all seasonings to olive oil.
• Mix the chicken thighs to coat evenly.

Step 2: Cooking Preparation

• Use a cast iron skillet or a parchment-lined sheet pan.
• Place chicken skin side down.

Step 3: Baking

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Bake chicken for 45 minutes.
• Flip chicken after initial baking period to crisp the skin.

Step 4: Side Dish - Mushroom Rice

• Ingredients:
  • Chicken Broth
  • Rice
  • Onion
  • Butter (3 tablespoons)
  • Black Pepper
  • Chicken Flavoring
  • Paprika
  • Garlic (3 cloves)
  • Mushrooms (shiitake, button, etc.)
  • Salt
  • Chives (fresh or dried)
• Instructions:
  • Mix rice ingredients and wrap in aluminum foil.
  • Bake alongside chicken.
  • Sauté garlic and mushrooms in butter.
  • Add black pepper and salt.
  • Mix chives with mushrooms.
  • Combine sautéed mushrooms with cooked rice.

Step 5: Final Assembly

• Flip chicken after initial bake and return to oven.
• Fluff rice and incorporate mushroom mix.
• Place chicken on top of rice.

Conclusion

• Serve the chicken and rice dish.
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• Emphasizes the theme of love and appreciation for viewers.

Personal Notes

• Consider trying the recipe as described for optimal results.
• Make sure to follow the instructions for coating and flipping the chicken to achieve a crispy skin.
• The mushroom rice complements the chicken dish well, providing a flavorful side.
• Ray Mack highlights the importance of family and love throughout the video.