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Discover the Ultimate Oven Fried Chicken Recipe! Indulge in the perfect blend of crispy goodness, fresh out of your oven. Experience a healthier twist with lean chicken breast, significantly reducing fat content. Savor the iconic KFC flavor transformed through a baked approach instead of traditional frying. Unveil the step-by-step recipe video for your culinary delight.
Ever since embracing the wonders of my Instant Pot earlier this year, my passion for crafting delectable chicken breast dishes has soared (explore my guide on mastering frozen chicken breast preparation!).
While the yearning for fast food isn’t my usual craving, KFC’s distinctive medley of spices remains unparalleled. This oven fried chicken recipe achieves the pinnacle of KFC flavor replication within the comfort of your home. A beloved family favorite, endorsed by numerous enthusiasts like you, making its way to our table on countless occasions.
Ingredients
3-4 chicken breasts about 1lb, cut in strips (I get about 3 out of one breast)
4-5 tbsp melted butter
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp seasoning salt I use Lawry’s
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a large piece of parchment paper on the rimmed baking sheet (10x15x1″) and brush butter over top (there will be a little extra butter, but you need it to crisp up the coating!)
*NOTE: If you’re working with fresh chicken breasts, you will want to soak them for 15-30 minutes in milk or buttermilk before coating. This will help the coating to stick. I use frozen, thawed chicken breasts so they are already very moist on the outside.
Combine all ingredients besides chicken and butter in a large paper or ziploc bag. Add the chicken and shake to coat.
OPTIONAL: For extra crispiness, do a double coat — simply dunk coated chicken in a little bit of buttermilk, and coat once again in the flour mixture. You would need extra coating mixture for this step
Place your chicken on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a space between each strip. Bake 10 minutes, flip gently with a pair of tongs, and bake another 10 minutes.
Be sure to check to make sure your chicken is cooked (165 degrees F), as the thickness can greatly affect baking time. You want it to be done but not overdone and dry. Bake another 4-5 minutes if needed.
Remove to a plate lined with paper towel to soak up any excess grease. Serve immediately. To keep warm until serving, place on a wire rack on a baking sheet in a 225 degree F oven.
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