How To Make Oven Fried Chicken

This oven-fried chicken recipe is the best thing to make when you are craving that famous KFC flavor but don’t necessarily want to bust out the deep fryer. This is a simple recipe that your family will ask for again and again. It will be on a weekly rotation! It is quick and easy to make! That classic KFC chicken has an irresistible flavor and a perfect crispiness. This oven-fried chicken nails the flavor without all the cholesterol and sodium. Because it is baked instead of fried, we have a few tricks to make it a bit more crispy. Make this a complete meal with green beans and a potato salad or coleslaw.

Ingredients in Oven Fried Chicken

Skip the takeout and make this delicious oven-fried chicken dinner at home in less than 30 minutes! Marinating will take longer but it is worth the wait to marinate all day in the fridge and then bake this crispy chicken at night. It is tender and juicy with that added crunchy flavor and texture. It is a MUST-have dinner everyone loves!

Chicken breasts – Boneless skinless chicken breasts are easy to prepare and cut in half. Slice the chicken lengthwise. If some of the chicken breasts are uneven, use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken. This will help evenly bake the chicken in the oven. Buttermilk – This will marinate the chicken and tenderize it while soaking into the chicken skin. Butter – Melt the butter in the oven. We do this with our german pancakes recipe too. It helps give that buttery flavoring on the bottom of the pan to help crisp up the chicken. It also is hot and sautés the chicken while baking. Flour – Dip the chicken in all purpose flour to give a crisp texture to the outside of the chicken breasts. Morton’s Season All Seasonings – This is a MUST have pantry staple in your house. It is a blend of several seasonings into one bottle that is easy to shake and sprinkle on any dish you desire. If you don’t have any on hand you can use garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, a little hot sauce, and some salt and pepper. Paprika – This spice is a bit tricky at times. Depending on the dish the paprika can be a warm and sweet seasoning or it can be hot. Use as little or as much as you would like for your family. If you love spice then use cayenne pepper instead of paprika.

Tips on Preparing Oven Fried Chicken

There are so many things that go great with this baked fried chicken. If you want to go for that classic KFC meal, you need to make this KFC coleslaw recipe. It is a dupe for the one at the restaurant and it is seriously the best!

Tips and Variations for the Best Oven Fried Chicken

Follow these helpful tips to make the very best fried chicken in the oven. From picking the type of chicken you want to bake, making it extra crispy, or making it gluten-free for your loved ones. This chicken dinner will be on your weekly rotation for sure!

Protein – If you are a dark meat fan, you can make this recipe too! You can easily substitute in drumsticks, wings, chicken thighs or any other bone-in cut of chicken you like instead of chicken breast. Extra crispy – Experiment by double-coating the chicken before baking or adding a handful or two of panko breadcrumbs to the seasoning mix for an extra crunch. Serving – This crispy baked chicken would also work well with mashed potatoes, but for a fun twist try our baked potato wedges or parmesan baked potato halves. While you are cooking, let the slow cooker make a side of cream corn for you and you have a complete dinner! Gluten-free – Make this GF with gluten-free flour. Check the other ingredients and if you are adding in the bread crumbs, make sure they too are GF. Make ahead – Parts of the recipe can be made ahead of time. The chicken tastes best when it has had a chance to soak for several hours in the buttermilk in freezer bags or a covered dish. However, once it is baked, the easy oven-fired chicken tastes the best fresh.

Make Ahead or Storing Leftovers

Make this fried chicken ahead of time or store your leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for five to seven days. When ready to reheat the chicken, simply fry it in a pan, use an air fryer, and bake in the oven, or microwave until it is heated through. You can also freeze the chicken breasts or chicken wings and reheat in the oven.

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