Description
Crispy Southern oven-fried chicken brings Southern comfort right to home kitchens. Juicy meat and golden-brown coating make this dish irresistible for family dinners where you’ll savor classic American flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups (170 g) breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage for easy cleanup.
- Immerse chicken pieces in a buttermilk bath infused with aromatic spices, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- Create a crispy coating by combining breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes with grated Parmesan cheese, which will provide a golden, crunchy exterior.
- Carefully remove chicken from buttermilk marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then thoroughly coat each piece in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Arrange coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between them for even heat circulation.
- Enhance crispiness by delicately drizzling olive oil or melted butter over the chicken, which will help achieve a rich, golden-brown finish.
- Roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 35-45 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through cooking to ensure uniform browning.
- Verify doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the exterior is a deep, appetizing golden color with a crisp texture.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor penetration and tender meat.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness and lighter texture compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry before coating to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and better breadcrumb adhesion.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken piece size to prevent drying out, checking internal temperature for doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg