Oven Fried Chicken

Southern oven-fried chicken is juicy on the inside and super crispy chicken without deep frying. So simple to make but loaded with flavor!

Course Entrees

Cuisine American

Keyword oven fried chicken, southern chicken

Prep Time 8

Cook Time 10

Bake Time 45

Total Time 8 55

Servings

Calories 589kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken thigh and or drumsticks
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups buttermilk

Dredge

2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk or cream

Breading

1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup all purpose flour

Instructions

In a small bowl combine paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, chili powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper and mix until combined.
Add half of the spice mixture into the buttermilk and mix until combined.
Place your chicken pieces into a bowl and pour the seasoned buttermilk over the top and toss until combined. Marinade for 12-24 hours.
Preheat the oven to
400 degrees
and place a baking sheet in the oven to get hot.
In another shallow bowl add the bread crumbs, flour, and remaining spice mixture and whisk until combined.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake off any excess and dip into the egg mixture, then into the breading mixture, and place on a plate or platter. Repeat until all of the chicken is coated.
When the oven is ready remove the baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray or rub 1 tablespoon of butter on the sheet.
Place the chicken on the hot baking sheet, skin side down. Spray the top of each chicken piece with nonstick cooking spray, this is optional but I find it helps crisp up the skin.
Bake for 15 minutes then flip and bake for another 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 164 degrees.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes and serve!

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Notes

If you love spicy feel free to add more cayenne to your breading.

How to make your own buttermilk

Add 2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice to 2 cups of milk and let it sit for 10 minutes. Give it a stir and use it accordingly.

Chicken breasts- Yes you can make oven-fried chicken breast but you'll need to cut the cooking time to about 25 minutes, that's why it's important to use a digital meat thermometer to know when the internal temperature reaches 164 degrees.

To reheat- You can warm it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Or use an air fryer to bring back that crispy coating preheat it to 350 degrees and fry for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

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