Oven Fried Chicken Recipe

Wire rack set into a baking tray with pieces of crispy cooked chicken on top.

My family all love fried chicken, but when it comes to the healthier approach, I have the Best Oven Fried Chicken Recipe. Quick to prepare and with perfectly cooked pieces of crispy coated chicken every time, this easy chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with all the family.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword best oven fried chicken, easy oven fried chicken, fried chicken in oven, oven friend chicken without breadcrumbs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Brining Time 1

Total Time 2 10

Servings

Calories 397kcal

Author Tanya Harris

Ingredients

1 whole chicken 3-4 lbs, cut into 8 pieces
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup hot sauce
1 ½ cup potato flakes
2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
spray oil

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200C). Spray a baking rack and place it on a rimmed baking sheet.
In a shallow dish, combine the potato flakes, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and allow the excess buttermilk to drip off, then dredge it in the potato flake mixture until evenly coated.
Place the chicken pieces on the prepared baking rack and allow the chicken to sit for 15 minutes before placing it in the oven. This will allow the coating to stick. Then lightly spray the chicken with oil and place in the preheated oven.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notes

You can use a different type of breading for this recipe. Some popular options include panko bread crumbs, crushed crackers, or cornmeal.
I use Texas Pete hot sauce in this recipe. If you are sensitive to heat or use a spicier brand, reduce the hot sauce.

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