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oven fried chicken

Easy Oven Fried Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Crispy, golden oven fried chicken made with a toasted breadcrumb coating and a buttermilk soak for incredible juiciness. Ready in under 40 minutes with zero deep frying required.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into uniform strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk Acts as a tenderizer and binder
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs For maximum crunch
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour Helps the coating stick
  • 1 tablespoon paprika Adds color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Essential savory note
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked is best

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet For toasting crumbs and baking
  • 1 Wire rack Crucial for a crispy bottom
  • 3 Shallow dishes For the dredging station
  • 1 meat thermometer To check for doneness

Method
 

  1. Spread Panko breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and toast at 400°F for 5 minutes until light golden brown.
    toasting panko breadcrumbs on a metal baking sheet
  2. Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
    patting raw chicken breast strips dry
  3. Whisk the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
    whisking flour and dry spices for chicken coating
  4. Toss each strip in the flour, dip into the buttermilk, then press firmly into the toasted breadcrumbs.
  5. Bake on a wire rack at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 38gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Do not skip pre-toasting the Panko breadcrumbs. This simple step is the secret to achieving a deep fried color and crunch in the oven.

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