Baked Fried Chicken Made In The Oven Wellplated Com

What makes fried chicken addictive is the juiciness of the meat and the crispiness of the exterior. This baked fried chicken offers both (as Air Fryer Fried Chicken Breast and Air Fryer Chicken Tenders do too!). A spicy buttermilk marinade gives the chicken unbelievable moisture and a nice kick, and a coating of crushed corn flakes makes the exterior irresistibly crunchy. Corn flakes aren’t a cereal I think of much, but after one bite of this skinny buttermilk fried chicken, I developed a new level of respect for this humble breakfast cereal. Although this baked chicken recipe requires advance planning (I found that letting the chicken marinate overnight really amped-up the “juicy” factor), it is absolutely worth it. You’ll need to dirty a few bowls, but when compared to the mess of a deep frier, this chicken is squeaky-clean! Even when reheated the next day, the meat was still incredibly sweet and moist, a rarity among chicken breast recipes. (If you fancy breaded baked chicken with a cheesy present in ever bite, try Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu.)

How to Make Oven Baked Fried Chicken

This recipe uses a dry/wet/dry method for dredging the chicken. It’s how fried chicken is made in most restaurants too, because it gives the chicken the optimum crispy exterior.

The Ingredients

Chicken Breasts. Oven fried chicken breast is the best! It’s perfectly tender, juicy, and packed with lean protein. Prefer a different cut of meat? Try oven fried chicken thighs or oven baked fried chicken tenders instead. Buttermilk + Hot Sauce. Buttermilk helps tenderize the chicken and coats the outside. A little hot sauce adds a tasty touch of heat.

All-Purpose Flour. We start by dredging the chicken with flour. The “double dredge” is key.Cornflake Mixture. A combination of cornflake crumbs, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning make up the second part of the coating. This is what truly gives the oven fried chicken its addictive flavor and texture. Forget making oven fried chicken with Bisquik; it’s a snap (and better tasting!) to mix up your own coating.

The Directions

Baked Fried Chicken Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftover chicken in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.To Reheat. Reheat fried chicken on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F until hot.To Freeze. I don’t recommend freezing this dish, as the cornflake mixture will become soggy once thawed.

Recommended Tools to Make Baked Fried Chicken

Baking Sheet. Perfect for making this oven baked fried chicken. Mixing Bowls. Easy to clean and store.Pie Dish. A pie dish is ideal to use for dredging.