Description
Crispy Oven Fried Chicken is a healthier take on a comfort food favorite, featuring juicy chicken coated in a crunchy seasoned breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection without deep frying.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts/drumsticks)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil for baking
Instructions
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray with cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and coat evenly in breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared rack and lightly spray tops with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until chicken is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless chicken for quicker cooking time—reduce bake time by 10–15 minutes.
- Panko breadcrumbs yield the crispiest coating.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg