Southern Oven Fried Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
776 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Southern Oven Fried Chicken
Description
This recipe provides a southern-style oven frying technique by soaking chicken thighs in a flavorful buttermilk marinade enhanced with spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne for heat. The marinating tenderizes the meat and infuses flavor deeply.
After marinating, the chicken is coated in a bread crumb and flour mixture that is also spiced. The egg and milk wash helps the coating adhere. Baking at 350°F produces chicken with a crispy golden coating and juicy interior without deep frying.
The dish is suited as a hearty main course and can be served with classic southern sides or salads. It delivers the traditional fried chicken profile with less mess and oil use.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup bread crumbs not panko, plain
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Spice Mix
- 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or less to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Spice Mix ingredients in a small bowl. (If you like your chicken with a kick, add the full teaspoon of cayenne pepper.)
- Add half of the Spice Mix to the buttermilk in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Then Add chicken thighs and marinate overnight or up to 24 hours.
To Cook
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the remaining Spice Mix with the bread crumbs and flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk, shaking off the excess marinade. Dip chicken thigh first into the egg wash and then cover in bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess breading. Place the thigh onto a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken thighs.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 776 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 776kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1109mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2299IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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