Best 5 Baked Kfc Chicken Recipes

Baked KFC chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great alternative to traditional fried KFC chicken, as it is healthier and just as flavorful. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crispy, golden-brown chicken that is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

KFC OVEN BAKED "FRIED" CHICKEN TENDERS

KFC Oven Baked

Crunchy and perfectly seasoned, it really does taste like KFC! It is a mash up of my own recipe, the "11 Secret Herbs and Spices" from the Homemade KFC recipe by Every Nook & Cranny, and the coating recipe from this Best Baked "Fried" Chicken by Carlsbad Cravings.. Marinating makes the chicken extra juicy but if you don't have time to marinate, this is still worth making! (See Note 3) PS I know it looks like a lot of salt but it's not overly salty, it's KFC level salty. Reduce salt and/or celery salt if desired.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp celery salt ((Note 1))
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tbsp mustard powder
2 tbsp paprika ((not smoked, use sweet or plain))
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cayenne pepper or ground pure chili ((optional - for KFC "Zinger" flavour!))
1.2 - 1.4 lb / 600 - 700 g chicken tenderloin ((10 - 12 pieces) (Note 2))
1 cup buttermilk OR 1/3 cup plain yoghurt + 2/3 cup milk ((Note 3))
1 cup flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup cornmeal ((Note 4))
2 tbsp butter ((unsalted))
1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
Oil spray

Steps:

Combine the Spice Mix in a bowl.
Place 1 tbsp of Spice Mix in a ziplock bag with the chicken and buttermilk. Set aside to marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably 3 but ideally overnight.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 229 g, Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Protein 53.4 g, Fat 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 563 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, Sugar 2.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 12.3 g

OVEN BAKED KFC (KENTUCKY FRIED) CHICKEN

Oven Baked KFC (Kentucky Fried) Chicken image

Oven Baked KFC Style (Kentucky Fried) Chicken - make this yummy healthier Kentucky fried chicken for the ultimate fakeaway feast in your own home for the whole family to dig in and enjoy.

Provided by Siobhan (Slimming Eats)

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

8 Chicken Pieces, drumsticks or bone in thighs are best (all skin and visible fat removed)
1 cup (240ml) of buttermilk (3 syns) (*see note)
spray oil
8 slices of low calorie wholemeal (whole wheat) bread - 4x HEb's
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of oregano
2 teaspoons of garlic salt
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 teaspoon of thyme
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 teaspoon of basil
1 teaspoon of celery seed
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of mustard powder
3 teaspoons of paprika

Steps:

Put chicken in zip lock bag or dish (that you can cover), add the buttermilk, shake to thoroughly coat and place in the refrigerator overnight.
Then when you are reading to make your KFC style feast, the following day you can go to the next step.
Very lightly toast the pieces of bread (I find this gives a much crispier coating) and allow to cool
Preheat oven to 200c, fan 180c or 400f (gas mark 6)
Place lightly toasted bread in a food processor and blitz until fine breadcrumbs.
Line a large baking tray with some parchment paper and spray with spray oil
Add the breadcrumbs to a bowl, along with all the herbs and spices and mix thoroughly
Remove the chicken pieces from the bag (or dish) and discard of the bag and leftover buttermilk.
Add the breadcrumb mix to a dish or plate.
One by one dip each chicken piece in the beaten egg and then roll into the breadcrumbs (pat the breadcrumbs firmly into the chicken with hands to ensure each chicken piece is thoroughly covered with the breadcrumb mix.
Place the chicken pieces onto the parchment lined tray and spray over the top with spray oil.
Bake in the oven for approx 45 mins, until the chicken is lovely and golden and cooked through.
Serve chicken with your choice of sides (see recipe post for suggestions)
Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 78 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9.3 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 49.8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2.7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 SERVING (2 PIECES, Sodium 801 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3.5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

CHATTERTON OVEN BAKED KFC CHICKEN

Chatterton Oven Baked KFC Chicken image

This Chatterton Oven Baked KFC Chicken recipe will be your family go-to recipe once you make it. Gather the spices, completely cover the chicken in a ziplock bag and bake on a raised rack. Super easy. Super delicious.

Provided by Valerie Lugonja via Elyse Chatterton

Categories Main

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 Know-Your-Farmer Organic Free Range Chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil (or more)
½ teaspoon fine salt
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 teaspoon sea salt (I used Vegeta)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder (½ t in Elyse's recipe)
1 ½ teaspoon paprika (½ t in Elyse's recipe)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (½ t in Elyse's recipe)
¼ teaspoon cayene (Elyse uses ½ t)
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon chili flakes (Elyse uses ½ t)

Steps:

Pat chicken completely dry inside and out (avoid washing regarding salmonella contamination concerns); remove innards and set aside
Make a cut in skin between leg and breast; push the leg away from body and leg-joint should pop open
Cut legs away through the joint; repeat on other leg
Cut through middle joint of leg to separate into a thigh and a drumstick
Find wing tip joint and cut through it; remove tips and set aside with stock bits
Remove back piece by cutting along each side of back under where leg was, between fine bones
Fold back piece over to expose bone joint and slice through to remove; set aside with soup stock bits
Find base of neck with fingers; use kitchen sheers to cut off neck at base (may take two cuts) and remove aside with soup stock bits
To remove backbone, use poultry shears to cut along each side of backbone; remove and set aside with soup stock bits
Lay breast side down, bone side up; cut breasts in half through breastbone by holding tip of large knife on board; push back of knife down and cut or slice through breastbone
Determine half way point in one breastbone to divide into 2 equal portions; hold tip of large knife on board, push back of knife down and cut or slice through breast producing 2 equal portions
Repeat with second breast; set aside and note that there are now 8 similar sized pieces of chicken ready to prepare for recipe
Preheat oven to 425; rub olive oil evenly onto each chicken piece and lightly season each piece with fine salt
Mix all dry rub ingredients together; dredge oiled chicken well to coat
Prepare baking sheet by covering with parchment paper and setting rack on top of sheet to enable chicken pieces to drip onto paper below
Place dredged chicken on rack over parchment covered or foil-lined baking sheet; bake for 45 minutes until skin is golden and crisp
Remove from oven and serve immediately

KFC STYLE BAKED FRIED CHICKEN

KFC Style Baked Fried Chicken image

Got this from Facebook: I am pretty sure someone has discovered the KFC secret recipe! It is DEAD ON plus it's also baked not fried and there isn't any skin! So you get to enjoy the taste of the seasoning with every bite. This is super easy and you are TOTALLY going to love it!

Provided by Marc R.

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Season-All salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons paprika
4 tablespoons butter
boneless skinless chicken breast, strips
milk

Steps:

Soak thawed chicken strips in a bowl of milk for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix dry ingredients in a gallon size Ziploc or large bowl.
Melt butter and spread in bottom of 9x13 pan.
Shake excess milk off chicken and completely coat with seasoning mix by either shaking in the Ziploc bag or dredging in bowl.
Place on pan and cook for 20 minutes.
Turn each piece of chicken and continue cooking for 20 more minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.9, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 393.6, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.6

KFC FLAVOR BAKED CHICKEN

KFC Flavor Baked Chicken image

Make and share this KFC Flavor Baked Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wilchappell

Categories Whole Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 tablespoon ground French thyme
1/2 tablespoon ground dried sweet basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon nutmeg (optional if you want the original KFC flavor) (optional)
1 cup yellow mustard (for the rub, any cheap yellow mustard)

Steps:

Use 2 to 3 pounds of cut up chicken - skin on. Legs and thighs work best and breasts are OK.
The above mix makes a lot! Start with a tablespoon or 2 and increase to coat the chicken. Toss in a gallon bag to cover.
Make sure that the chicken is moist but NOT WET. Frozen chicken tends to be wet. Dry it with paper towels before shaking it.
So what is the extra secret? Hand rub the chicken pieces with cheap yellow mustard before shaking them in the above mix. The mustard does not add a mustard taste.
20 minutes per pound at 375 degrees or just at high for a Nu-Wave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 2454.7, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 7

Tips:

Choose the right chicken pieces: For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you prefer chicken with bones, make sure to remove the skin before baking.
Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of herbs, spices, and liquids helps to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during baking. Some popular marinade ingredients include olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and cumin.
Coat the chicken in breading: Before baking, coat the chicken in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. This helps to create a crispy outer layer and keeps the chicken juicy on the inside.
Preheat the oven: Before baking the chicken, preheat the oven to the temperature specified in the recipe. This helps to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and thoroughly.
Bake the chicken until golden brown: Bake the chicken for the amount of time specified in the recipe, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius). To ensure even cooking, flip the chicken halfway through the baking time.
Let the chicken rest before serving: After baking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more flavorful and tender dish.

Conclusion:

Baked KFC chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and crispy baked chicken that rivals the taste of KFC's original recipe. So next time you're craving fried chicken, give this baked version a try – you won't be disappointed!