Best 9 California Oven Fried Chicken Recipes

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California oven fried chicken is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the crispy texture of fried chicken with the convenience of oven baking. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, as it requires minimal preparation and cleanup. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a delicious and juicy chicken dish that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GENERAL GILBERT'S CALIFORNIA FRIED CHICKEN WITH PAN GRAVY



General Gilbert's California Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
Two 4- to 5-pound fryer chickens, cut into pieces, rinsed and patted dry
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups warm milk
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • For the fried chicken: Preheat the oven to its lowest temperature setting.
  • Mix the flour, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper in a large zip-top bag. Drop in the chicken pieces (you will probably have to do this in batches) and shake to coat.
  • Pour the oil into a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet to a depth of 1 inch. Heat it over high heat until a drop of water bubbles. Shake any excess seasoning mix off the chicken and put it skin-side down in the skillet, in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook on one side, uncovered, for 15 minutes, then turn the chicken pieces over and fry until golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Drain the chicken on paper towels. Keep warm in the oven while you finish frying the rest of the chicken.
  • For the pan gravy: Pour off the oil, leaving approximately 3 tablespoons in the skillet, and turn the heat to medium. Add the flour while whisking, mixing in the crunchy bits and cooking for 5 minutes. Pour in the milk and bring it to a low boil, whisking constantly and cooking for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the fried chicken.
  • Note: This recipe differs from what was originally broadcast.

SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN



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I call this America's best-loved oven-fried chicken. The secret is in the breading, which makes the chicken super moist and flavorful, herby and golden brown. -Elaina Morgan, Rickman, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 50)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
2 large eggs
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; coat the rack with cooking spray., In a shallow bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Dip chicken in eggs, then in cracker mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on prepared rack., Bake 20 minutes. Turn chicken; bake until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, 15-25 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN



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This recipe is great for summertime veggies from the garden, and quick too!

Provided by Ingrid

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 10 slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Warm oil in skillet and add chicken and onion. Cook 15 minutes or until chicken is browned and just about done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place chicken on cookie sheet and top each breast with 1 to 2 slices of tomato and 2 to 3 slices of cheese. Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese melts. Remove from oven, add 2 to 3 slices of avocado on top of each breast, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 373 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

EASY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Easy Oven Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut into pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Mix flour, salt, paprika, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Rinse off chicken pieces and coat in four mixture.
  • Heat butter and shortening in a 13X9X2-inch baking dish at 425 degrees F until melted.
  • Place coated chicken pieces (skin side down) in dish.
  • Cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken; cook uncovered about 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.9, Fat 67.3, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 243.3, Sodium 882, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 54.6

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN



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Sheet pan cooking is the easiest way to get deep, rich flavors without a lot of fuss. This easy oven fried chicken recipe is sheet pan cooking at its finest. Spend just ten minutes pulling together a simple coating, and then pop the sheet in the oven and you're on your way to a delicious dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3- to 3 1/2-lb cut-up whole chicken

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in 15x10x1-inch pan in oven.
  • In shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture. Place chicken, skin sides down, in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes. Turn chicken; bake about 20 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1 g

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
One 2 1/2-pound (average) chicken, cut into 8 parts
8 cups vegetable oil, for fryer or pot
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt and pepper blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, blend the grapeseed oil, salt and pepper, mixing well. Add the cut chicken and again blend well, tossing the oil to coat the chicken.
  • Next, place the chicken on a nonstick baking pan and bake until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven and cool on the counter.
  • During cooling, heat the vegetable oil to 375 degrees F in a fryer or in a deep pot on the stove. Mix the flour with the salt and pepper blend. Once the oil is heated, in a large bowl, toss the cooked chicken with the seasoned flour, ensuring to coat the chicken. Once the chicken is coated, tap off any excess flour, and then place in the fryer to warm the chicken and create a crust.
  • Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, and then remove from the fryer and place on paper towels to allow any excess oil to drain. Before serving, you can add additional seasoning to the cooked chicken if desired.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN (WW)



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Make and share this Oven Fried Chicken (Ww) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
2 egg whites, beaten
1 1/3 cups corn, flake crumbs
1 chicken, cut up
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line baking pan with foil and then paced a wire cooling rack on pan; spray rack with Pam.
  • In three pie dishes, place 1/2 cup flour in the first one, in the second the egg whites and in the third place the cornflakes crumbs (I just crushed my own cornflakes with a rolling pin -- so they were probably not as fine crumbs as the packaged crumbs).
  • Put chicken in a large bowl, sprinkled with salt and cayenne. Ad buttermilk, turn to coat.
  • Dip chicken into the flour, then the egg whites and finally into the cornflakes; pressing to adhere. Repeat for all the chicken.
  • Place chicken on rack and spray wiht Pam. Bake until golden (45 -60 minutes).
  • Meanwhile make gravy (this is what I skipped and deducted one point from serving). by melting butter in saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons flour; cook , whisking for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, cook, until gravy comes to a boil and thickens, (2-5 minutes). Stir in sage and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 92.7, Sodium 465, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 27.5

EASY OVEN-FINISHED FRIED CHICKEN



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Beautifully juicy, tender, and crispy chicken fillets are perfect for sandwiches, or for serving alongside your favorite sides.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Special Collection Recipes     Allrecipes Allstar Recipes     Appetizers

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
⅔ cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin fillets. Place chicken in a resealable zip-top bag with buttermilk, Buffalo sauce, and garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake to blend ingredients and evenly coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate. Blend with a fork or whisk.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Dip chicken in the breading mixture until well and evenly coated on both sides. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Add enough oil to a large skillet so that it thickly coats the bottom; heat over medium-high heat until sizzling but not smoking. Place 2 chicken fillets in the skillet so they fit comfortably; do not overcrowd. Fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain chicken on paper towels and repeat, adding more oil as necessary, to fry remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
  • Finish chicken breasts in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 66.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 356.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



Oven Fried Chicken image

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Bake     Parade

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups crushed plain cornflakes
Salt, pepper and paprika, to taste
1 egg
1/4 cup skim milk
4 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each)
4 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 shallots, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons drained tiny capers
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 lemon, quartered, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cornflakes, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. In another bowl, lightly beat eggs with milk. Dip chicken into the egg mixture and then into the crumbs, coating well. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • 2. Bake chicken for 40 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
  • 3. Meanwhile, chop parsley coarsely; place in a bowl with the shallots and capers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss parsley salad with oil and lemon juice.
  • 4. Place a breast in each of 4 dinner plates. Top with parsley salad. Garnish with a lemon quarter and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • To achieve a crispy coating, ensure the chicken is dry before dredging it in the flour mixture. Pat each piece of chicken with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • For a flavorful marinade, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Use a large Dutch oven or deep fryer for frying the chicken. The chicken should be submerged in hot oil to ensure even cooking.
  • Maintain the oil temperature at 350-375°F (175-190°C) for optimal frying. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature accurately.
  • Fry the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding and ensure each piece cooks evenly. Avoid moving the chicken around too much in the oil, as this can disrupt the coating.
  • Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the fried chicken hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or macaroni and cheese.

Conclusion:

California oven-fried chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of traditional fried chicken with the convenience of oven baking. By following these tips, you can create a crispy, flavorful, and juicy oven-fried chicken that will be enjoyed by everyone. Experiment with different marinades and seasonings to customize the flavor to your preference. Whether you serve it for a casual family meal or a special occasion, this dish is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!

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