Description
Crispy and juicy homemade oven‑baked chicken that mimics the iconic KFC flavor, using simple pantry ingredients and less oil.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken pieces (such as drumsticks, thighs, or breast pieces)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)
- Cooking spray or oil
- Optional: hot sauce for added heat
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even coat.
- Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack.
- Lightly spray or brush the chicken pieces with cooking spray or oil to promote a crispy coating.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30–45 minutes, or until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature is safely cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before marinating for better coating adhesion.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to encourage air circulation and extra crispiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet—gives you crispier, evenly cooked chicken.
- Check doneness using a meat thermometer to ensure safe internal temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
