Best 5 Crunchy Oven Fried Chicken Recipes

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Craving a crispy, golden-brown fried chicken without the hassle of deep-frying? Look no further! Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly crunchy oven-fried chicken in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable explosion of flavors and textures. In this comprehensive guide, we will unveil the art of creating oven-fried chicken that rivals the taste and texture of traditional fried chicken, all without the added fat and calories. Let’s embark on a culinary journey to create a healthier, yet equally satisfying, fried chicken experience.

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CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



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Everyone will love this crispy oven fried chicken recipe - it's so simple to make but so full of flavor! We love to serve it with potato wedges or mac and cheese, or add your family's favorite sides for an all-around comforting meal.

Provided by Nora from Savory Nothings

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large egg
1/3 cup buttermilk (OR regular milk; see notes)
1 cup all purpose flour
4 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian seasoned work as well)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast (cut into strips (I do 2-3 per breast))
1/4 cup butter (or more as needed)

Steps:

  • Prep: Heat the oven to 410°F (210°C). Place a dark-colored (or at the very least a silver metal) roasting pan (a rimmed baking sheet works as well) in the oven to heat up.
  • Prepare breading: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and the milk. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, breadcrumbs, baking powder and seasoning together.
  • Bread the chicken: Toss the chicken pieces in the flour, coating evenly and shaking off any extra flour. Next, toss the chicken pieces in the egg mixtures. Then, dip each into the flour mix again, this time coating very well - press the breading well on the chicken to make it stick.
  • Place chicken on pan: Take the baking pan out of the oven and melt the butter on it. Place the coated chicken pieces on the tray - leave enough space in between, I usually bake it in two batches.
  • Oven fry: Bake for 10-12 minutes, carefully flip and bake for another 5-10 minutes (depending on how thick your chicken pieces are). Finish by broiling the chicken until it turns golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Sodium 836 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

THE KITCHEN MAGPIE'S CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



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The Kitchen Magpie's Crispy Oven Fried Chicken - find out the secret to the most amazing oven fried chicken you will ever eat! Just look at that crispy skin! No crazy batter, either!

Provided by Karlynn Johnston

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups of flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
2 or 3 eggs
1/3 cup of margarine or butter
one chicken (cut into 8 pieces (2 drumsticks, 2 thighs and the breasts cut into 4))

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together.
  • Grease a baking sheet really well and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs and place in a small bowl. Line up your bowls and your baking sheet in this order from right to left; egg, flour, then baking sheet. This will make sense once you start dipping, for a messy cook like me, I have to try and keep things clean once in a blue moon.
  • First, dip your chicken into the flour mixture and cover it completely.
  • Then go to the egg mixture, and cover it again completely, this time with egg.
  • Back to the flour mixture to cover it completely again, trying not to disturb the two other layers you just did.
  • Place the chicken on the baking sheet, and repeat with all the pieces of chicken until they are all done. Now it is time to put them into the fridge and let them sit for 30 minutes. DO NOT skip this part, it helps the layers adhere to not only the chicken, but themselves. And make sure you let the chicken sit in the fridge, in the cold.
  • After the 30 minutes, melt the margarine and pour over the chicken pieces.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Bake the chicken for 40-45 minutes until the breast meat reaches 165 °F and the thigh meat is 180 °F.
  • Remove and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 1538 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CRUNCHY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN



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This recipe is yummy and healthier than average fried chicken. It goes great with french fries, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw!

Provided by cremebrulee

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 13h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds chicken cutlets
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons ground paprika
2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon soul food seasoning
4 eggs
4 cups salted pretzels

Steps:

  • Place chicken cutlets in a large bowl. Season with garlic, paprika, pepper, thyme, cilantro, and cloves. Mix in buttermilk. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
  • Mix flour, onion powder, and soul food seasoning together in a bowl. Beat eggs together in another bowl. Pulse pretzels in a food processor until finely crushed. Pour into a shallow bowl.
  • Lift chicken cutlets out of the marinade, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Dip chicken cutlets in flour, then in eggs and crushed pretzels. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Discard marinade.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.7 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 148.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 36.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1055.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CRUNCHY BAKED "FRIED" CHICKEN



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Make and share this Crunchy Baked "fried" Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SuzieQue

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 lbs chicken pieces (1 whole chicken, cut up or whatever pieces you prefer)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Dip chicken pieces in milk.
  • Then roll in cornmeal mixture.
  • Place in a well greased 13x9 pan.
  • Drizzle the butter over chicken.
  • Bake uncovered in a preheated 375 degree oven for 50- 55 minutes.
  • Note: I think chicken (fried or baked) tastes better if soaked for at least 4 hours in salt water.
  • I use seasoned salt- about 3 Tbls.
  • in a bowl of water big enough to hold chicken.
  • Be sure to dry the chicken before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.4, Fat 56.1, SaturatedFat 24.3, Cholesterol 220.5, Sodium 1245.7, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 42.7

EASY AND CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN



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

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
liquid shortening or melted margarine

Steps:

  • Wash and semi dry chicken breasts.
  • Roll or shake chicken in flour, salt, paprika and pepper mixture.
  • Pour small amount of oil in shallow baking dish.
  • Lay chicken breasts, boney side up.
  • Bake 30 minutes at 375.
  • Remove from oven, turn over, return to oven and continue baking for 30 minutes at 375.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a buttermilk marinade. Buttermilk helps to tenderize the chicken and gives it a crispy coating. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Use a double coating. Dredging the chicken in flour, then eggs, and then flour again helps to create a crispy coating that will stay on the chicken even after it's been fried.
  • Use a high oven temperature. Baking the chicken at a high temperature helps to create a crispy coating and cook the chicken through quickly.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. If you overcrowd the baking sheet, the chicken will not cook evenly. Make sure to leave enough space between each piece of chicken so that the air can circulate.
  • Bake the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy. The chicken should be cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Oven-fried chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative to traditional fried chicken. By following these tips, you can make oven-fried chicken that is crispy, juicy, and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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