Description
Oven fried chicken is a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken, offering a crispy texture and delicious flavor without the excess oil.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- You can substitute chicken thighs and drumsticks with chicken breasts.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: oven fried chicken, healthy chicken recipe, baked chicken, comfort food