Exquisite Baked Mandarin Chicken

Ingredients:

• Chicken pieces
• 300ml mandarin juice
• Onion
• 1 tablespoon dehydrated garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• Ground black pepper
• Chicken broth or pastilla de avecrem
• Olive oil
• Salt

Instructions:

1. Begin by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped onion, mandarin juice, oregano, sweet paprika, and garlic powder. Pour this marinade over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the chicken to marinate overnight, covering it with film to preserve the flavors.
2. Preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Brush the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil. Place the marinated chicken pieces in the dish and transfer it to the oven.
3. In a saucepan, pour the remaining marinade juices along with half a glass of chicken broth. Cook the mixture until it reduces by half, intensifying the flavors. Then, pour this sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
4. Bake the chicken for approximately one hour, occasionally brushing it with the sauce from the dish to keep it moist and flavorful.
5. Once the chicken is cooked through, adjust your oven to the grill position and brown the chicken to your desired level of crispiness.
6. Serve your exquisite baked Mandarin chicken with a side of white rice or French fries, accompanied by a refreshing salad.

Enjoy the delightful flavors and tender texture of this indulgent dish!