Description
A deliciously guilt-free recipe for crispy oven-fried chicken that is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts, or a mix)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- In a shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, flour, thyme, and oregano. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Place the coated chicken pieces on the wire rack. Lightly spray or drizzle with cooking spray or olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute panko breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free cornflakes or almond flour.
- Add your favorite spices to the breadcrumb mixture, such as Italian seasoning or chili powder, to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg