Pat those pieces dry with paper towels. I know it sounds tedious, but wet skin is the enemy of crispiness. It’s like trying to toast a soggy marshmallow. Don’t do it.
Then, toss them in a bowl with a glug of olive oil. Not a drizzle. A glug. That’s a technical term, obviously.
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Spread them out on a baking sheet. Give them space. Crowded chicken steams, and steam is the villain of our story. They need room to breathe, like introverts at a party.
The Waiting Game (It’s Actually Fun)
Pop that tray in your screaming hot oven. Set a timer for 25 minutes. Walk away. Go make a salad. Text a friend. Resist the urge to peek—every time you open the oven door, you let out the magic heat.
After 25 minutes, flip each piece. Yes, every single one. Use tongs. Unless you enjoy burning your fingertips, in which case, go for it, you wild thing.
Put them back for another 15–20 minutes. The smell will hit you around minute 38. That’s the smell of success. It smells like a hug from a roasted chicken.
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