When making Italian chicken recipes, you will find that marinating means that you pour some salad dressing in a bag or container that fits the chicken cuts or pieces you are using.

Marinating requires at least one hour in the refrigerator. However, marinating overnight works better since the chicken can absorb the flavors.

After your chicken is properly marinated, you will proceed to preparation by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.

You will remove the chicken from the container or bag. Remember to discard the marinade since it cannot be reused.

The chicken cuts, pieces, or parts will be placed into a greased baking dish (the size will usually be in the Italian chicken recipe).

Once the dish is prepared as directed, you will then place it in the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees F, or 175 degrees C for an hour. You can use a meat thermometer to be sure the inside of the chicken is done well.