Baked Chicken ($10 Family Dinner)
This easy baked chicken recipe with corn and watermelon is your go-to summer dinner -- fresh flavors, minimal prep, maximum crowd appeal.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Baked Chicken:
- 4-5 lbs chicken legs or quarters Aldi – $0.99/lb — $5
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil not pictured – Aldi – $7.25 for 33 tablespoons — $0.88
- 1 Tablespoon garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Cayenne pepper to taste
Ingredients for Sides:
- 6 ears corn on the cob Harris Teeter — $2
- Olive oil salt, pepper
- Watermelon Harris Teeter – $3.99 — $2
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut chicken into individual pieces (if using chicken leg quarters) and remove skin if desired. Place chicken pieces on the baking sheet and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix together the 4 Tablespoons of olive oil, 1 Tablespoon garlic salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Brush the pieces with the olive oil marinade and bake at 400 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- While chicken is baking, husk and wash the corn. Pat pieces dry with a paper towel and place in a single layer in the air fryer. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes.
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and serve alongside the roasted corn and baked chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1329mg | Potassium: 1453mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 4925IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg
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