
Baked Chicken
Description
Baked Chicken - Authentic recipe from Colombia. Ready in 60 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Rub 700 g chicken thighs all over with 3 tbsp oil, 2 tsp paprika and 10 g salt (plus garlic and cumin).
⏱️ approx. 10 min💡 Tip: Pollo al horno (oven-roasted chicken) is a simple, aromatic preparation – the paprika marinade adds colour and flavour.
- 2
Peel and quarter 400 g potatoes. Place them in a baking dish together with the chicken so the potatoes can absorb the flavourful roasting juices.
⏱️ approx. 6 min💡 Tip: The potatoes cook alongside and soak up the flavour. Optionally add onions and peppers for more vegetables.
- 3
Roast everything in the oven for 40–45 minutes, basting once with the pan juices, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
⏱️ approx. 45 min💡 Tip: Basting keeps the chicken moist and gives a crispy skin. Serve with rice, salad and ají.
📜 Origin & History
Pollo al horno is a traditional Colombian dish consisting of oven-baked chicken. It is often prepared with a marinade of spices, citrus fruits, and herbs that give the meat an intense flavor. This dish is widespread in many Colombian households and is frequently served at family celebrations and festivals. The preparation of pollo al horno demonstrates the importance of fresh ingredients in Colombian cuisine.
🌿 Regional variants
With Vegetables
Roast onions and peppers alongside for more vegetables.
With Lime
Add lime juice to the marinade for extra freshness.
🍷 What goes with it?
Serve with rice, salad and ají or as part of a Colombian lunch (almuerzo).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get the skin crispy?
Rub the chicken dry, roast at high heat and stop basting towards the end.
Breast or thighs?
Thighs stay juicier; cook breast only until just done.
How do you make it more flavourful?
Add garlic, cumin, oregano, lime and achiote to the marinade.
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Ingredients
verified- Hähnchenschenkel700 g
- Potato400 g
- Paprika powder2 tsp
- Oil3 tbsp
- Salt10 g





