Naked Chicken

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 45 Min

Gasp! Turn away! This chicken's not fit to be seen in public. Remember when you were told not to play with your food? Well, we're revoking that rule because it's time to play a little "dress up" with this easy chicken dinner. Make sure you cover up every last inch of this tasty chicken; you wouldn't want it to get chilly.

What You'll Need

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (2 ½- to 3-pound) chicken, cut into quarters and skin removed

What to Do

Preheat oven to 450 degree F.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except the chicken; mix well. Rub spice mixture over chicken, coating evenly.
Individually wrap each quarter in aluminum foil, sealing tightly. Place foil packets on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until juices run clear and no pink remains.
Use two forks to pry packets open. Steam will be released when foil packets are opened, so be careful!

Note

You can also make Naked Chicken on the grill - just put the foil packets on the grill rack and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the juices run clear and no pink remains, turning the packets occasionally.