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How to Make Italian-Style Roasted Chicken

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Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Chicken leg meat
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Lemon juice
  • Parsley

Calculations

  • Chicken leg meat: 1–2 pieces per person
  • Salt: 2 g per person
  • Black pepper: 0.5 g per person
  • Olive oil: 5 ml per person
  • Garlic: 1 clove per person
  • Lemon juice: 5 ml per person
  • Parsley: 1 sprig per person

Use the above information to calculate the required proportions of raw materials for your plan.

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken

  • Coat the chicken leg meat with salt, black pepper, olive oil, and minced garlic.
  • Place in an oven preheated to 180°C and roast for 30–40 minutes, or until fully cooked.

Preparing the Garnishes

  • Finely chop the parsley and set aside.
  • Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice and set aside.

Roasting

  • Remove the roasted chicken from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Additional Notes

  • You can drizzle honey or other barbecue sauces over the chicken while roasting to enhance the flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Roasting time depends on the size and thickness of the chicken; ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Chicken must be fully cooked before eating. Consuming undercooked chicken may lead to food poisoning and bacterial infections, such as Salmonella and Shigella.

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