Chicken marinated with chili and sage
6 servings
210 minutes
Chicken marinated with chili and sage is a vibrant dish of European cuisine that combines rich herbal and spicy notes. Sage gives the meat a deep aroma, while chili adds spiciness and a slight heat that is beautifully balanced by the freshness of lemon. This marinade makes the chicken juicy and flavorful, and baking in the oven allows all the nuances of the spices to unfold. The dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and serving it with rice makes it harmonious and filling. Historically, such combinations of spices were often used in European gastronomy, especially in Mediterranean cuisine where herbs and spices play a key role.
1
Cut and marinate the prepared chicken. For the marinade, mix lemon juice with sage, oil, salt, pepper, and crushed chili. Leave for 2-3 hours.
- Lemon: 2 pieces
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Chili pepper: 2 pieces
- Sage: 10 pieces
- Olive oil: 100 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
3
Place the chicken in a baking dish, pour the marinade over it, and bake for about 1.5 hours.
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Olive oil: 100 ml
4
Serve chicken with rice.
- Rice: 200 g
