🍽️ Umami Mushroom & Soy Baked Chicken

Ingredients:

  • 5 chicken legs and thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 10 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce (or gluten-free Tamari)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or cremini work best)
  • Optional: green onions or parsley for garnish
  • Steamed rice for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Prep the pan: In a large oven-safe pot or skillet, heat olive oil over low heat.
  2. Layer the chicken: Place chicken skin-side down in the pot. Scatter garlic and mushrooms over the top.
  3. Add liquids: Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, and water.
  4. Simmer gently: Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, turning chicken halfway through.
  5. Bake: Transfer the pot to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until chicken is golden and tender.
  6. Serve: Spoon over steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.

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