Description
Crispy Southern-style the best oven-fried chicken delivers classic comfort without deep-frying hassle. Perfectly seasoned, golden-brown chicken emerges from your oven, promising a delightful meal that satisfies cravings and impresses dinner guests.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 400°F, lining a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal crispiness.
- Submerge chicken pieces completely in buttermilk, ensuring full coverage, and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Craft a seasoned coating by whisking together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a wide, shallow dish.
- Carefully lift chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then thoroughly dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to create a uniform, adherent coating.
- Arrange coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each piece to promote even browning and crisp texture.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the chicken to promote golden coloration and enhance crunchiness.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through cooking to ensure uniform crispness and golden-brown appearance.
- Verify doneness by checking that internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer, confirming chicken is fully cooked.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven, which helps redistribute juices and maintain optimal moisture.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight in buttermilk to ensure maximum tenderness and enhance flavor penetration throughout the meat.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, creating extra crispy chicken skin with more even browning.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain crispy texture while accommodating dietary needs.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without drying out the meat, ensuring juicy and safe results.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg