2½ - 3poundsChickendrums and thighs, skin on and bone in (we made 10 pieces, which was just shy of 3 pounds)
1-2tablespoonsParsleychopped
Instructions
You will also need
1 pan or large plate/platter, to keep the seasoned chicken in the refrigerator
Plastic wrap, to cover the seasoned chicken
1 large baking sheet
1 large cooling rack that fits in the large baking sheet
Cooking spray, or oil to lightly rub the rack
Prep work
Remove any excess fat from the chicken. The best way to trim the fat is with kitchen shears. Just cut it right off!
Prepare the seasoning mix: combine the blackened seasoning and the soy sauce in a small bowl. Stir well to combine.
Remove the stems from the parsley, leaving only the leaves, and chop it fine.
Season the chicken
Rub the chicken with the blackened seasoning paste. The best (only) way to do this is with your hands. Grab a bit of paste and a piece of chicken and rub it all over. Place it back on the pan and repeat with all the pieces.
Arrange the chicken on a pan, casserole dish, or large serving platter.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top of the chicken.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 60-90 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator to get the chill out while the oven preheats.
Bake the chicken
Preheat the oven 350° F.
Place the cooling rack in the baking sheet and spray it lightly with cooking spray.
Arrange the chicken, skin side up on the rack allowing some space between the pieces. The cooling rack allows air to flow around the chicken while baking. It also keeps it elevated so it’s not sitting in the drippings.
Bake the chicken for 60 – 65 minutes or until internal temperature is at least 165° F.
Use an instant read thermometer and take the internal temperature of a few of the larger pieces. Make sure the thermometer is in the middle of the thickest part and not touching the bone.