Oven Fried Chicken

This oven fried chicken delivers everything you love about classic fried chicken: crispy coating, juicy meat, and big flavor, without deep frying. Baked on a rack for maximum crunch, this baked fried chicken is easy, mess-free and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Recipe Essentials

Most of these simple oven fried chicken ingredients may already be in your pantry or spice rack! A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.

• Chicken – We like to use drumsticks but you can use breasts or chicken thighs, too. You can even make chicken tenders.

How to Make Oven Fried Chicken (Step-by-Step)

It couldn’t be easier to make this delicious chicken!

1. Combine oil and seasonings. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Kosher salt, crushed red pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder to a large bowl. 
2. Coat the chicken. Place the chicken pieces in the bowl and coat them with the marinade before placing them in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. 
3. Prep the baking sheet. Place a cooling rack on top of the rimmed baking sheet so that the sheet can catch dripping and the hot air will be able to circulate around the chicken. 
4. Dredge chicken. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and pepper on a shallow dish. Coat the chicken with the breading mixture. Be sure to shake off any excess. Then, place the pieces of chicken in a single layer on the cooling rack over the pan.
5. Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake until each of the chicken pieces reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The chicken should be golden brown.
6. Rest. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest briefly garnishing with parsley and serving.

Make it A Meal

You can serve just about any side dish with this juicy and crispy fried chicken! For starches, try mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, french fries, or potato salad.

If you’re looking to serve it alongside veggies, try a side salad, broccolini, or roasted vegetables.

Common Questions About Oven Fried Chicken

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Oven fried chicken is not your typical modified version of Southern fried chicken. Instead, it uses a vinegar-based marinade for a tongue-tingling flavor to create the best oven fried chicken you'll ever taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Marinating Time: 12 hours hrs

Total Time: 55 minutes mins

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Servings: 4

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Equipment

• Broiler Pan
• Garlic press
• Interlinking Dredging Bowls
• Wire Cooling Rack
• Rimmed Baking Sheet

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
• 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese , freshly and finely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Parsley , for garnish

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Add the 8 pieces chicken drumsticks, tossing to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6-24 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator and pat dry.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with cooling racks for dripping or a broiler pan. I like to use parchment paper for easier clean up. You can do this lying flat, but the chicken will crispy more uniformly on a rack.
• In a shallow dish, combine the 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs, freshly grated 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing into the chicken. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken internal temperture reaches 165°F. Since the chicken pieces are different sizes and shapes, check them all.
• Remove, allow the chicken to rest and garnish with minced parsley and serve hot.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

*You can use drums, wings, thighs or breasts. Cooking times will vary based on size and thickness. 

Storage: Store the leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freezing: Freeze the chicken for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. To prevent the chicken pieces from sticking together, flash freeze them before placing them in the container.

Nutrition

Calories: 514 kcal, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 12 g, Fat: 33 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 1185 mg, Potassium: 137 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 170 IU, Calcium: 247 mg, Iron: 3 mg

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

Calories: 514

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crispy baked chicken, Crispy Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken, Oven Fried Chicken

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