Description
This oven-fried chicken recipe delivers crispy, golden chicken that's packed with flavor while being healthier than traditional fried chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and coat in the flour mixture.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil or spray generously with cooking spray.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken by dipping it back into buttermilk and flour.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or a side of mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg