Oven Fried Chicken
Get ready to savor the irresistible crunch of Oven Fried Chicken, a healthier twist on the classic comfort food that's baked to golden perfection. This recipe combines the flavorful marinade of tangy buttermilk and zesty hot sauce with a crispy coating made from seasoned flour and cornmeal, ensuring every bite is packed with bold taste and satisfying texture. By baking instead of frying, this dish delivers the same juicy tenderness and crispy exterior without the mess or excess oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, the chicken drumsticks are marinated overnight for maximum flavor and baked to perfection in under an hour. Serve with your favorite sides for a comforting meal that’s sure to be a family favorite. Keywords: oven fried chicken recipe, crispy baked chicken, healthy fried chicken alternative.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken drumsticks to the bowl, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
In a separate large bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and baking powder.
Remove the drumsticks from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each drumstick in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well. Place the coated drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the top of the coated chicken drumsticks.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then flip each piece of chicken. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your crispy oven-fried chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 175 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.5 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
