Chicken in the oven

4 servings

40 minutes

Oven-baked chicken is a classic that never loses its relevance. This recipe, created with a unique approach, transforms an ordinary cornish hen into a fragrant dish with a crispy crust and juicy meat. The origins of baked chicken date back to ancient times when meat was cooked over coals, infused with the aromas of herbs and spices. Rosemary is used here – an ancient spice that gives the dish a noble flavor and refined aroma. Olive oil adds tenderness, while Himalayan salt provides subtle mineral notes. The baked cornish hen is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering, and its versatility allows it to be paired with various sides, from roasted vegetables to light salads.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 563.3
• Proteins: 42.4g
• Fats: 44.1g
• Carbohydrates: 1.8g

Ingredients

• Gherkin Chicken: 900 g
• Salt: 1000 g
• Olive oil: 1.5 tbsp
• Pink Himalayan Salt: 1 tsp
• Poultry Spice Mix: to taste
• Rosemary: 3 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Let the chicken warm up at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.

2. Pour salt into the baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1000 g

3. Place rosemary on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rosemary: 3 sprigs

4. Place the chicken on the rosemary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gherkin Chicken: 900 g

5. Grease with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon

6. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1000 g

7. Season the top with poultry spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Poultry Spice Mix:  to taste

8. Thoroughly wipe the meat with your palms.

9. Send the chicken to the preheated oven at 180 degrees.

10. In 30 minutes, the gherkin is ready! Let it cool a bit and serve.