Baked Fried Chicken Recipe
This oven-fried chicken breast bakes up perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and is an easy choice for quick, delicious dinners!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
- 3 cups buttermilk**
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground paprika
- 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning*** such as Lawry's
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- ¼ cup fresh flat leaf parsley optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, to create 4 thinner, 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**
- Mix together the flour, paprika, all-purpose spice, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp ground paprika, 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning***, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 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 tbsp unsalted butter
- Blot 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 the pan.
- 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.
- 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
*To use thighs, drumsticks, or wings, coat them and bake as directed. If you use bone-in pieces, increase the baking time. Be sure the internal temp reaches 165°F.
**Make your own buttermilk by measuring 3 cups of milk, removing 3 tbsp, and mixing in 3 tbsp of lemon juice or white vinegar, and then let it sit for 5 minutes.
***All purpose seasoning typically contains salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder, parsley, and paprika. It's a delicious savory spice blend that works well with chicken.
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