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Baked Fried Chicken

A crispy and juicy chicken dish that connects family and friends around the dinner table. Perfect for Sunday dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade

  • 4 pieces Chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts) Bone-in is preferred for more flavor.
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Soak chicken for extra tenderness.

Coating Mixture

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Base for the coating.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances the flavor.
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Adds spiciness.
  • 1 tsp Paprika For flavor and color.
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder Adds depth to the flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder Enhances flavor profile.

Additional Ingredients

  • as needed Cooking spray or melted butter For extra crispness and flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.

Coating

  • In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Take the chicken out of the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour.

Baking

  • Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart.
  • Spray lightly with cooking spray or brush melted butter over the chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, add a touch of baking powder to the flour mixture. Experiment with spices in the coating for different flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Baked Fried Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food, Crispy Chicken, Family Dinner
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