Baked chicken and mushrooms: A simple yet flavorful dinner idea

What to make for dinner this week? If you're planning meals right now, I have a great recipe for you. The dish is simple, and the ingredients are familiar. However, together they create a delightful flavour combination, leaving no room for boredom. Plus, dinner practically makes itself.

When you have no idea what to prepare for dinner, thoughts inevitably turn to chicken. It's known to be easy to prepare and loved by everyone. But there's one important point: every time it's worth making it a little differently to keep your household from getting bored.

Although the wild mushroom season has started, don't forget about white mushrooms. They are a great addition to chicken. When baking, they release a lot of juices, making the meat very tender and falling off the bone. White mushrooms have a fairly mild flavour, so onions will also be a good addition to this composition. Use balsamic vinegar for the poultry marinade, which not only has many flavour properties but also makes the meat tender. In turn, adding honey is a surefire way to get crispy skin.

When buying poultry, pay attention to the certificate that confirms it is free of steroids and antibiotics. It should be as fresh as possible, with a pinkish, shiny tint. Visible pieces of fat are also a good sign – they will make the chicken skin crispy. There's no need to fear fat in poultry because it is the leanest of meats.

Ingredients:

        
• 3 chicken thighs and 3 drumsticks
• 3 medium-sized white onions
• 250 grams of white mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• A sprig of fresh rosemary

For the marinade:

          
• 4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of canola oil
• 1 tablespoon of mustard, preferably French
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste

1. Wash the meat and place it in a bowl.
2. Mix the marinade ingredients thoroughly. Add the peeled and pressed garlic, and salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
3. Pour the marinade over the meat. Cover it and place it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
4. Transfer the chicken along with the marinade to a baking dish.
5. Peel and slice the onions into half-rings, then place them around the meat.
6. Clean and slice the white mushrooms into half-rings, and place them between the meat.
7. Place pieces of butter on top of the chicken.
8. Cover the baking dish and put it in the oven preheated to 200°C and bake for half an hour.
9. Then, uncover, add the rosemary, and bake for another hour.