Tasty Baked Chicken

By devogirl

"Tarragon and paprika add a nice flavor to this chicken, which bakes up golden brown in the oven.'

Ingredients

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 shallots, chopped

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, tarragon, paprika and pepper. Combine the sherry, lemon juice and soy sauce; drizzle over chicken. Top with shallots.

2. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes.

3. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, basting occasionally.

4. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F.