Ingredients for Southern Baked Chicken:
- 1 lb dark meat chicken pieces (like drumsticks and wings, about 12 pieces)
- 1 tsp all-purpose seasoning (like Adobo or Lawry’s)
- 1 tsp Herbs de Provence
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt-free table blend seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon chicken base
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp flour
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- 3 tbsp butter
(Note: You can also skip the peppers and just use onions!)
This best southern baked chicken recipe is also easy to modify, like using bone-in chicken thighs or baking chicken drumsticks at 375°F. Pair it with some southern chicken rice casserole or try making chicken thighs baked at 375 for a slightly different twist. You can even turn this recipe into a hearty southern smothered chicken by adding more gravy.