Description
Oven fried chicken is a healthier version of traditional fried chicken, baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For extra crunch, broil for the last 3-5 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: oven fried chicken, baked chicken, healthy fried chicken