Best 5 Heart Healthy Crispy Oven Fried Chicken Recipes
Are you looking for a healthier way to enjoy your favorite fried chicken without sacrificing the crispy, golden-brown crust? Look no further! This article will guide you through the art of making heart-healthy crispy oven-fried chicken. With a few simple adjustments and the use of healthier ingredients, you can indulge in this delectable dish without the guilt. We'll provide you with a step-by-step recipe that uses a unique combination of spices and herbs to create a flavorful crust, along with tips and tricks for achieving the perfect level of crispiness. Let's embark on a culinary journey to create a healthier version of this classic comfort food that will satisfy your cravings and keep your heart happy.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
EXTRA CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
This oven fried chicken is a healthier alternative to classic fried chicken without sacrificing ANY flavor! Crispy and seasoned to perfection, you'll love this "fried" chicken recipe!
Provided by I Heart Recipes
Categories Main Course
Time 4h45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Clean the chicken then place it into a medium sized bowl( big enough to fit the chicken in!)
- Pour the buttermilk all over the chicken, and make sure that the chicken is completely covered.
- Cover the bowl, and put it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours. I refrigerate my chicken overnight!
- Drain the buttermilk, but do not rinse the chicken.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Season the chicken with the poultry seasoning.
- Next, combine the flour & all the other seasonings, then pour the seasoned flour into a large freezer bag.
- Add the chicken into the bag, close the bag then shake the bag.
- Make sure the chicken is nicely coat with the flour.
- Grab a cookie sheet or bake dish, and line it with foil.
- Spray the foil with the vegetable oil spray.
- Remove the chicken from the bag, shake off the excess flour, then place the chicken on the cookie sheet.
- Place the chicken into the oven, and let cook for 40 minutes.
- Be sure to periodically turn the chicken..
- During the last 5 minutes or so switch the oven to broil.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy! XOXO
HEART HEALTHY CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
With a variey of seasonings and skinless chicken this dish is a good choice for those of us that have heart concerns.
Provided by franrobson
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add 1/2 tsp of the poultry seasoning to the milk.
- Combine all the other spices with the cornflake crumbs and place in a plastic bag.
- Wash chicken and pat dry.
- Dip chicken in the milk and shake to remove excess, then quickly shake in the bag with the seasonings and crumbs.
- Refrigerate up to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Remove chicken from the fridge and sprinkle with paprika for colour.
- Evenly space chicken on greased baking pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the meat can be easily pulled from the bone with a fork.
- Drumsticks may require less baking time than breasts.
- (DO NOT TURN CHICKEN DURING BAKING).
- Crumbs will form crispy skin.
EASY AND CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN
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
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.
CRISPY JUICY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a very crispy, moist, and tender chicken dish without the messy frying. The oven does a great job making that crispy coating we all love.
Provided by Judy in Delaware
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts and buttermilk into a large resealable plastic bag, knead several times to coat chicken with buttermilk, and squeeze air from the bag. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Placed crushed herb-seasoned stuffing mix into a shallow bowl. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a separate flat dish. Beat egg with water in a bowl. Pour peanut oil into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess buttermilk, and discard used buttermilk marinade. Dredge chicken breasts in seasoned flour. Dip each floured breast in egg, then press gently into stuffing mix to coat. Place coated chicken breasts into the pan with peanut oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn each chicken breast over and continue baking until chicken pieces are no longer pink inside and the coating is crisp, about 25 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1178.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
OVEN FRIED CHICKEN IV
Always a hit! People will be wanting seconds. Crispy chicken that is made lower in fat, without being soggy. You may remove the skin from the chicken if you like. Serve with Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
Provided by Chelsey
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Oven Fried
Time 1h20m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a cooling rack on top of a large cookie sheet. Spray the rack with vegetable cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together sour cream and minced garlic. In another bowl, stir together the cornflake crumbs, rosemary, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken with the sour cream mixture, then roll in the cornflake mixture. Arrange chicken pieces on top of the cooling rack.
- Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until meat is no longer pink, and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
Tips:
- Use a combination of almond flour and oat bran. This will help create a crispy coating that is also healthy.
- Add some herbs and spices to the almond flour mixture. This will give the chicken more flavor.
- Use a non-stick baking sheet. This will help prevent the chicken from sticking and make it easier to clean up.
- Bake the chicken at a high temperature. This will help create a crispy coating.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite healthy sides.
Conclusion:
This recipe for heart-healthy crispy oven-fried chicken is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite comfort food. The chicken is coated in a crispy mixture of almond flour and oat bran, and then baked until golden brown. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Simply shred the chicken and add it to the almond flour mixture. Serve the chicken with your favorite healthy sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed cauliflower, or a green salad.
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