Mama's Picks
About
For a long time, everyone assumed that you could only get the crispiest and the best fried chicken from, well, a deep fryer. That's where everyone was wrong; Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken proves that you can get the authentic fried chicken experience without all the splatter! The chicken is crunchy thanks to the flavorful double breading, with a savory, juicy white meat center and just a touch of butter for extra richness. A quick trip in the oven later and voila! Make sure you have all of your favorite dipping sauces at the ready because you'll want Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken the moment they're hot!
Recommended Articles
Ingredients
- For the egg mix:
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- For the breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- 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
- For the chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken breast, skinless and boneless, cut into 2-3 strips per breast
- For the pan:
- 1/4 cup butter, plus more as needed
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 410 degrees F.
Step 2 -Place a dark-colored roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
Step 3 -In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and the buttermilk
Step 4 -In a separate bowl, mix the flour, the breadcrumbs, the baking powder, the salt, the paprika, the garlic powder, the onion powder, and the pepper.
Step 5 -Toss the chicken in the flour mixture, coating it evenly and shaking off any excess.
Step 6 -Toss the chicken in the egg mixture.
Step 7 -Dip the chicken pieces back into the flour mixture, coating them very well and pressing the breading onto the chicken.
Step 8 -Take the roasting pan or baking sheet out of the oven.
Step 9 -Melt the butter in the hot pan.
Step 10 -Place the chicken on the butter-coated pan, making sure to give a little space between the pieces. You may need to do two batches. If you do, make sure you add butter as needed for the second batch.
Step 11 -Bake the chicken for 10-12 minutes.
Step 12 -Carefully flip the chicken and bake until cooked through at 165 degrees F, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 13 -Turn on the broiler and broil until the chicken is brown and crispy, about 3 minutes.
Step 14 -Serve hot.
