Oven-fried Chicken
This quick and easy oven-fried chicken recipe is crispy, juicy, and always perfect! With just a handful of simple ingredients, it can be on the table in under 40 minutes and is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Equipment
- a rimmed baking sheet, or shallow casserole dish
- aluminum foil
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts ut in half lengthwise, to create 12 pieces of chicken in total
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2-1 tbsp sea salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper you can also use white pepper
- 8 tbsp oil I like to use avocado oil as it is not only healthier but also flavorless and has a high smoke point. But you can feel free to use any kind of oil for this recipe, olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, and grape seed oil all work well!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line your rimmed baking sheet or shallow casserole dish with aluminum foil. Drizzle your pan with around 4 tbsp oil, and set aside.
- In a shallow baking dish or small bowl whisk together the egg and whole milk, and set aside.
- In another shallow dish/bowl combine the flour, bread crumbs, and seasoning.
- Take one of the chicken breast fillets, and dip it in the egg mixture, making sure it is completely coated. Allow any excess egg to drip off.
- Then place the piece of chicken in the breading mixture, and gently press the mixture into the chicken breast to help it stick, until the piece is completely coated in the breading.
- Gently tap off any excess breading, and place the now-breaded chicken breast into your prepared baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken, and place the breaded pieces onto your prepared baking dish/tray, being sure to keep the chicken in a single layer!
- Drizzle roughly 4 tbsp of oil over the top of the breaded chicken, and place the dish in the hot oven.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the outside of the chicken is golden brown and crispy, and it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, flip each piece over and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes. This helps to create a more evenly crisp end result. But you can easily skip this step to save time!
- Remove the chicken from the oven and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Any leftover oven-fried chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days! To easily reheat any leftover chicken simply place it on a baking dish, drizzle it with oil, and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Just be sure to keep in mind that leftover chicken won’t be as crispy!
If you don’t have foil, you can use parchment paper to line your baking sheet/casserole dish. But I find that foil helps to create the crispiest chicken!
This easy recipe can also be made with chicken pieces, chicken tenders, boneless skinless chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks, and even chicken wings! Just keep in mind you will have to adjust your cooking time, less time for wings, and more time for larger pieces of chicken. Always make sure your chicken is completely cooked through before eating.
I like to keep the seasoning pretty simple for this recipe, as it makes it super easy to pair this chicken with anything! But you can feel free to play around with the seasoning to better suit your taste. Add some chill powder for extra flavor, or cayenne pepper for an added kick. Or add your favorite seasoning blend, lemon pepper, copycat KFC seasoning, and Cajun seasoning are all delicious! You can even add a splash of hot sauce to your egg mixture for added flavor!
If you like you can sub corn flakes in place of the panko breadcrumbs.
To make the best crispy oven fried chicken, it is super important to keep your chicken in a single layer while baking. If needed you can divide your chicken between two baking trays!
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 483mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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