If you’ve successfully cut up a raw chicken and put it in the oven to cook, congratulations! Now, to make sure your chicken is cooked evenly and safely, there are a few steps to follow.

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Before you put your cut-up chicken in the oven, make sure you preheat the oven to the temperature recommended by the recipe you’re using. Preheating the oven ensures the chicken will cook evenly and thoroughly.

Step 2: Choose the right cooking dish

Choose a dish that will fit your chicken comfortably. Use a dish that’s large enough so that the chicken pieces don’t touch each other. This will help the chicken cook evenly and prevents it from sticking to the bottom of the dish.

Step 3: Add the right seasoning

To ensure your chicken is flavorful, you should season it before you place it in the oven. Choose a seasoning such as salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, or any other seasoning you like. Sprinkle the seasoning on the chicken pieces and mix it around to make sure all of the pieces are well coated.

Step 4: Add some fat for moisture

Adding some fat such as olive oil or butter before you place the chicken in the oven will help it stay moist while it’s cooking. This will also help keep the exterior of the chicken from drying out.

Step 5: Cook it for the right amount of time

The last step is to make sure you cook your chicken for the right amount of time. Depending on the size of the pieces, it could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Check the chicken every 15 minutes or so to make sure it’s cooked through.

Following these steps will ensure that your chicken is cooked evenly and safely. Enjoy your delicious, homemade meal!