Chicken baked with spices, onions and garlic
4 servings
180 minutes
Baked chicken with spices, onions, and garlic is a fragrant and rich dish that warms with its homey atmosphere. Inspired by traditional cooking methods, this signature variation combines the harmony of spices with the tenderness of roasted meat. Bay leaves, basil, and curry create a spicy depth of flavor complemented by the pungency of garlic and the sweet note of roasted onions. Slow roasting at low temperatures makes the chicken especially juicy, allowing the spices to penetrate every piece. This dish is perfect for family dinners, warm gatherings with friends, or simply a cozy evening when you crave something rich and aromatic. Serve with a light side dish like vegetables or mashed potatoes to highlight the rich flavor.
1
Wash the chicken and cut it into pieces (legs, thighs, breasts). Salt it.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
2
Cut the onion into large half-rings, just peel the garlic.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 head
3
Grease the baking dish with a small amount of vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
4
Place chicken pieces in a dish and add 1/2 cup of cold water. Scatter onion, garlic, and bay leaf on top. Sprinkle the chicken with the spice mix. Cover the dish with foil.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 head
- Bay leaf: 4 pieces
- Dried basil: 1 teaspoon
- Curry: 1 teaspoon
- Ground red pepper: pinch
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
5
Preheat the oven to medium temperature (about 180 degrees) and bake for 2–2.5 hours.