Dutch Oven Baked Seven-Spice Chicken
The Dutch Oven Baked Seven-Spice Chicken combines the ease of Dutch oven cooking with a variety of flavorful spices. It's perfect for a family dinner or as a standout entrée for guests.
Equipment
- 1 Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 5 skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons of avocado oil or any high-temperature cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons of sea salt
- 2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons of ground clove
- 2 teaspoons of ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons of ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of ground thyme
- 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper
- A dash of soy sauce
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 long red chili pepper sliced
- Fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients
- Prepare the Chicken: Clean the chicken thighs, remove any excess fat, and pat them dry. Place them on a large plate or tray.
- Add Avocado Oil: Rub the chicken thighs evenly with avocado oil.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground clove, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cayenne pepper, and ground thyme, as well as minced garlic and sliced chili pepper to the chicken. Rub the chicken generously with the spice blend, ensuring you get under the skin whenever possible. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least an hour, or ideally overnight in the refrigerator, to ensure the flavors are fully absorbed.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 360°F (182°C).
- Brown the Chicken: Add avocado oil to the Dutch oven, then place the chicken skin-side down for 2-3 minutes to brown it. Turn the chicken thighs over and leave for another 2 minutes to brown the other side. Add a dash of soy sauce for extra flavor.
- Cover and Bake: Place the lid on your Dutch oven, leaving a small opening for airflow. Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, remove the Dutch oven from the oven, and serve.
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Notes
- Marinate Thoroughly: Allow the chicken to marinate for at least an hour, or overnight if possible, to fully absorb the flavors.
- Brown the Chicken: Properly browning the chicken ensures a crispy skin and adds depth to the flavor.
- Even Cooking: Use a Dutch oven to ensure even heat distribution and moisture retention.
- Resting Time: Let the chicken rest after baking to lock in the juices and enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal