Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3-4 pounds chicken pieces, bone in
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun or Creole Seasoning (we recommend Tony Chachere's)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½-1 lemon (cut up into slices or wedges (optional))
  • 1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil or spray (see notes below)

Instruction

  • Brine chicken pieces in enough salted water to cover chicken for approximately 1 hour per pound. See notes below.
  • Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  • Brush or spray with oil.
  • Combine brown sugar, seasoning and paprika.
  • Sprinkle chicken pieces with seasoning blend.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes and then reduce heat to 350 degrees. Cook for about 20-30 additional minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with fork or knife. You can also test for doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into meatiest portion. Remove from oven at 165 degrees.
  • If time allows let chicken sit in pan juices for 10 minutes before serving.