Oven Bag Chicken
A simple oven bag chicken with vegetables. The oven bag keeps the chicken tender and allows the vegetables to cook in flavorful juices, creating a comforting one-bag meal.
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks, skinless
- 2 potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 carrot, sliced into rounds
- 2 Cubanelle peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, small, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, medium, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Method:
Start Cooking- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken drumsticks, potato wedges, carrot rounds, Cubanelle pepper rings, onion slices, garlic slices, and tomato wedges.
- Drizzle with olive oil and tomato sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Toss everything well until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into an oven bag and close it according to the package instructions.
- Place the bag on a baking sheet and cut 3–4 small slits on top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Carefully open the bag and serve hot. Bon appétit.
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Oven bags trap moisture, helping the chicken stay juicy and the vegetables cook evenly.
- If you prefer slightly roasted edges, carefully open the bag during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Cut the potatoes into medium wedges so they cook through without becoming too soft.
- Add eggplant, zucchini or mushrooms with the vegetables.
- Replace drumsticks with bone-in chicken thighs.
- Add ½ tsp cumin or oregano for a deeper Mediterranean flavor.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon before serving for brightness.
- Serve warm with rice, pasta, or fresh bread to enjoy the flavorful juices. A side of yogurt or a simple salad pairs nicely.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 502 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 33 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Cholesterol: 142 mg | Sodium: 376 mg | Potassium: 1487 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 4850 IU | Vitamin C: 109 mg | Calcium: 79 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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Oven bags
WHY WE LOVE IT
Oven bags create exceptionally moist, tender, and flavorful meats through a natural self-basting effect while significantly reducing oven cleanup.
A LITTLE STORY
Developed to help prevent dry, tough roasts and speed up cooking, oven bags became a convenient disposable roasting solution for home kitchens.
DID YOU KNOW?
Oven bags are made from heat-resistant nylon designed for oven cooking. A small amount of flour is often added to the bag to prevent bursting, and a few slits should be cut on top to allow excess steam to escape.
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