Who doesn’t love fried chicken? How about a slightly healthier version with this easy Oven Fried Chicken recipe! You’ll never go back!
So we are a chicken loving family over here. I mean we have always been KFC lovers, not going to lie. I mean their secret spices, they really know what they’re doing over there.
But sometimes you want good fried chicken at home, but there is also times when you really don’t want to have to heat up the deep fryer or a pan of oil if you know what I mean.
I’m going to admit something to you, in April I burnt my finger really bad where I had to go to urgent care and have it washed and wrapped for a few weeks. I was told I had second degree burns and while there won’t be any scaring the skin tone will never be the same.
So after that incident happened I have been trying to stay away from the deep fryer as much as possible. I mean don’t get me wrong I love fried foods, but sometimes it only takes one incident that makes you super nervous about something and this is what did it for me.
So instead of frying we like to make things baked. We used to make this Oven Baked Chicken back in the day, but switched to deep frying when we were on our fryer kick but have since went back to this recipe and I have forgotten how much I loved it.
You guys will hopefully love this Oven Fried Chicken recipe as well! Since you are not frying it in oil it is essentially a healthier version of your traditional fried chicken, and I mean we can never pass up a healthier version of anything, especially when it tastes the exact same.
My kids prefer this recipe over all of them. They always ask for more, so we usually do a double batch when its fried chicken night in our household because this stuff doesn’t last long!
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU NEED?
- 1 whole chicken, cut 8 pieces (you can buy this in the deli section at your grocer)
- Flour
- Egg
- Milk
- Hot sauce
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Seasoning salt
- Butter
So I don’t think there is really a science to this recipe, we kind of just started throwing together spices until we found a combination and amount that we really truly liked.
My secret though is adding a little hot sauce to the egg and milk mixture. It really gets into the meat and gives it just that much more flavor, and who doesn’t love flavor.
HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS OVEN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE?
- Preheat oven to 400.
- In large baking dish add your butter and place in preheated oven to melt.
- Meanwhile in large bowl whisk together your eggs, milk and hot sauce, set aside.
- In another bowl whisk together your flour and seasonings until combined.
- Remove baking dish from oven.
- Dip your chicken pieces into flour, then egg mixture then back into flour again and then place skin side down in your baking dish.
- Bake in oven for 30 minutes then flip chicken over and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes until brown and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let drain slightly on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
This recipe I think is quicker than regular fried chicken and has less of a mess so to speak, I mean I don’t like cleaning up after deep frying, it always gets a little too messy for my liking so this oven baked fried chicken method is our go to way.
This feeds a crowd and usually you will never have any leftovers because everyone loves this recipe, so if you’re looking for the perfect “fried” chicken recipe then you need to give this one a go!
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Ingredients
- 1 8 pc whole cut chicken, skin on
- 6 Tbs butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbs seasoning salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- In large baking dish add your butter and place in preheated oven to melt.
- Meanwhile in large bowl whisk together your eggs, milk and hot sauce, set aside.
- In another bowl whisk together your flour and seasonings until combined.
- Remove baking dish from oven.
- Dip your chicken pieces into flour, then egg mixture then back into flour again and then place skin side down in your baking dish.
- Bake in oven for 30 minutes then flip chicken over and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes until brown and chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let drain slightly on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
Nutrition
Tornadough Alli is not a nutritionist or dietitian, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and nutritional value is important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and values can vary depending on which brands were used.
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Lisa Christine Cody
This is my favorite go-to oven-fried chicken ever!!
Debora
This is the best oven fried chicken. It is so easy to make and so good. My family loves it. When I say I’m making fried chicken they say it’s that one we like, right. Will never make fried chicken any other way again.
Jill
This is Absolutely Delicious!!! I will never fry chicken on the stovetop again..Thank you for this Awesome Recipe.. It is much appreciated 😍😍😍
Krista Pettit
Hi! I have used your recipe several times for chicken and the family always goes crazy for it. Have you ever tried it for chicken fried steak? That’s what my son is requesting for his birthday dinner but I hate frying food. So messy! Thank you!
Racer X
I’ve tried a lot of “oven fried chicken” recipes. Even those that add baking powder. This recipe is the best I’ve tried, so my search is over. I have four harsh female food critics at home. They all swear it’s better than KFC. I agree! It tastes amazing cold the next day! Thanks for the recipe!
Nancy
I’m new to cooking so I hope that this is not a stupid question….what is the melted butter for?
Tornadough Alli
It helps it crisp up while baking.
Amy
Looking forward to trying this recipe! Can you please clarify what seasoning salt is?
Tornadough Alli
Seasoning salt is like Lawrys Seasoning Salt.
Leslie Nye
This is AMAZING recipe. My entire family loved it and asked for more. Simple and easy to follow directions. Thank you for a AMAZING recipe.
Krista Pettit
Have made this recipe several times. My entire family goes nuts for it. Thank you for sharing!
Hunter
This recipe turned out so well!! Thank you!!!
Tornadough Alli
Thats so great to hear Hunter, thank you for coming to let me know!
Maryjane
Making it now! Smells delicious ❗️
Sara
Making this for dinner tonight and do excited to try it!! Looks delicious!
Ileta Voiss
Making it now, smells amazing, looks great
Rachael
This is literally the BEST fried chicken I have ever had! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!
Rachael Campbell
Oh I am so excited to make this tonight! Thank you for the amazing looking recipe!!!
Carolyn
This looks like a delicious family friendly dinner!
Kellie
This is the only way I’ll make fried chicken….in the oven. I hate the mess of stove top frying.
Amy
I’ve never made this and now can’t wait to try it!
Cheryl Sousan
My husband thanks you for this recipe!! I never fry chicken any more, so this looks perfect!
Rachael Yerkes
This is the perfect level of crispy on the outside and moist on the inside!