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Southern Oven-Fried Chicken

This dish gives you crispy chicken without deep frying. It uses the oven for a simple, clean preparation while keeping the chicken juicy inside and crisp outside.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
  • 1 cup buttermilk Soak chicken pieces for tenderness.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or melted butter For coating the baking sheet.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating well.
  6. Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with foil and lightly sprayed with cooking spray or brushed with melted butter.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.

Notes

For serving, pair with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or a green salad. To store, cool the chicken and place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) until hot and crisp.