Description
Southern-style oven-fried chicken brings crispy, golden perfection to classic comfort cuisine. Crunchy buttermilk-marinated chicken delivers hearty flavor you’ll savor with genuine Southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Fat:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 400F (200C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Submerge chicken pieces in buttermilk, allowing flavors to infuse for a minimum of 60 minutes or refrigerate overnight for deeper marination.
- Create a crispy coating by thoroughly combining breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing vessel.
- Extract chicken from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drain, then meticulously coat each piece in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between them for even crisping.
- Enhance golden potential by delicately drizzling olive oil or melted butter across the chicken surfaces.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, rotating pieces midway to guarantee uniform browning and crispiness.
- Verify doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165F using a meat thermometer, confirming chicken is thoroughly cooked and safe to consume.
- Remove from oven and allow a brief resting period before serving to preserve juiciness and maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Buttermilk marinade tenderizes chicken meat, ensuring juicy and flavorful results with enhanced texture and depth of taste.
- Shake off excess buttermilk before coating to prevent soggy breading and guarantee maximum crispiness on the exterior.
- Add extra spices like cayenne or smoked paprika for a personalized heat level and more complex flavor profile that suits individual preferences.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for a low-carb and celiac-friendly version without compromising the classic crispy chicken experience.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg