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four pieces of oven fried chicken on a tray

Baked Fried Chicken Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This oven fried chicken breast gets so crispy in the oven, and it couldn't be easier to make for simple dinners!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups buttermilk (see note)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning such as Lawry's
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
  • ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley optional

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, to create 4 even portions.
    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Place chicken in a large bowl and marinate in the buttermilk for about 20 minutes.
    3 cups buttermilk
    raw chicken breast soaking in buttermilk
  • Mix together the flour, paprika, all-purpose spice, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
    1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon ground paprika, 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    seasoned breading mixture for fried chicken
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Place parchment paper on a 9x13-inch baking sheet. Melt butter and pour onto the parchment, coating the bottom of the pan/parchment.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    baking tray lined with paper, covered in melted butter
  • Pat each chicken breast with a paper towel to remove excess milk before dipping. Dip each chicken breast, one at a time, in the flour mixture. Coat both sides. Place in pan.
    chicken breast in a bowl, being breaded for fried chicken
  • Repeat with all four chicken breasts, making sure there is a small amount of room between each breast in the pan. This will allow them to crisp while baking.
    four pieces of chicken breast covered in flour and breading mixture
  • Bake at 400ºF for 35-40 minutes (or until the breading is golden brown and the juices run clear), flipping each breast after 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy!
    ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley

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Notes

  • Buttermilk: If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by measuring 3 cups of milk, removing 3 tablespoons, and mixing in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes before using in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 731mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1490IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 2.5mg