The absolute best oven-fried chicken recipe if I must say so myself! The extra crispy texture on the outside that’s flavorful and moist on the inside. This oven-fried chicken recipe will give you the taste of some good ole Southern Fried Chicken that’s been deep-fried!
Raise your hands if you love fried chicken! Well, I can only imagine how many of you raised your hands; frankly, I don’t blame you! Fried chicken just speaks to your soul. Here in the South, it’s common to have fried chicken at the dinner table at least once a week. There was no shame in my mom’s game after all she would tell us that Fried Chicken is her birthmark LOL! I grew up eating Southern fried chicken and love it to this day. However, we all know that it’s not the healthiest to indulge regularly. and since my goal is to bring a little balance to this website, it’s only fitting to share this Oven-fried Chicken option with you as well.
I know that more people out there don’t want to compromise on taste and flavor when choosing a healthier alternative.
Want More Chicken Recipes? Here are more chicken recipes to bring to your dinner table:
- Healthier Orange Chicken and Broccoli
- Best Crispy Crunchy Fried Chicken
- Simple to make Chicken and Shrimp Quesadilla
Now talking about flavors, this is the most flavorful chicken I can get used to eating. Simple household ingredients that bring this recipe altogether!
Ingredients
- Chicken (I used Drumsticks and Chicken Breast)
- Buttermilk
- All Purpose Flour
- Bread Crumbs
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Creole Seasoning
- Salt & Pepper
- Hot Sauce (optional)
- Cooking Spray
How to Make
Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes
Seasoning
What gives this Oven Fried Chicken its delicious taste? It’s all in the seasoning! So for this recipe here’s what I used and How I used it.
Buttermilk – Yes, my friend is what will make the chicken extra moist and tender on the inside. You can allow the chicken to marinate in the buttermilk overnight or 2-12 hours before cooking.
Seasonings – In a small bowl combine the onion powder, garlic powder, creole seasoning (optional) paprika, Thyme and Salt & Pepper. using a fork, give the seasoning a quick mix.
Chicken
If you’re buying a whole chicken, start by cutting the chicken into parts. You can also feel free to buy any parts of the chicken separately that you prefer. Which I have done for this recipe. I used four drumsticks and one Chicken Breast. Rinse the chicken with water and vinegar or lemon juice. Pat Dry. Season chicken on both sides then in a large bowl add chicken along with the buttermilk, hot sauce, and some seasoning. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate for 2- 12 hours.
Breading
When it comes to breading combine both the all-purpose flour and bread crumbs in a dish or Ziplock bag. Add remaining seasonings to the flour and bread crumb mix. Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture. Make sure that each piece is fully covered.
Baking
Preheat Oven at 400 F. Lay each fully coated chicken onto a lined baking sheet and place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or bake until the chicken has cooked through. *Note: Larger pieces will take longer than smaller pieces.
What to sides to pair with the Oven Fried Chicken
There are so many delicious sides to pair with this main dish. Such as Creamy Mashed Cauliflower, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese or Collard Greens
Oven Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken (Use any part of the chicken that you prefer)
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1½ cups Panko Breading
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- ⅓ cup Hot Sauce optional
- 1 tbsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp. Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp. Creole Seasoning Optional
- 1 tsp. Thyme Fresh or Dried
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- Salt & Pepper for taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Prep Time
- Rinse the chicken with water and vinegar or lemon juice. Pat Dry.
- In a large bowl add chicken and seasonings, along with the buttermilk, hot sauce. Cover and Place in the fridge to marinate in the buttermilk from 2-12 hours.
Time for Oven
- Preheat Oven 400° F. Remove chicken from the fridge and set aside while you gather other Ingredients.
- In a shallow dish or Ziplock bag, Add flour and bread crumbs Add seasonings to flour mixture. Dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture. Making sure that each piece is fully covered.
- Line Baking sheet with foil and spray with a non stick cooking oil. Lay each fully coated chicken piece onto a lined baking sheet. Lightly spray coated chicken with cooking oil.
- Then place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or bake until the chicken has cooked through. Enjoy!
Notes
- Larger pieces such as bone in the chicken breast will take longer than smaller pieces.
- (optional) For more of a golden brown color, lightly brush on clarified butter.
