Recipe: Marinated Chicken (Heinz Ketchup, 1988)

MARINATED CHICKEN

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Heinz Ketchup 'N Onions*
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds broiler-fryer pieces

For marinade, combine first 5 ingredients. Pour marinade over chicken; cover and refrigerate 8 hours or longer, turning occasionally.

Drain marinade; reserve. Arrange chicken a 2-quart oblong baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, in 400 degrees F oven, 30 minutes. Lower oven temperature 350 degrees F. Remove chicken from oven; brush with reserved marinade. Cover dish with foil; bake an additional 35 minutes. Remove foil last 5 minutes of baking time.

*Note: If Ketchup 'N Onions isn't available use ketchup and add a tablespoon (or to taste) of finely chopped onion.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Heinz Ketchup Recipe Collection, H.J. Heinz Co., 1988