Easy Oven-Fried Chicken

Easy Oven-Fried Chicken

Portions:8
Cooking Time:1 hour
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Equipment

  • Paper bag
  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 1 whole frying chicken cut into 8 pieces
  • ¼ lb 1/2 cup melted butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs finely crushed cornflakes, or flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl.
  • In a paper bag, combine garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and your choice of dry bread crumbs, finely crushed cornflakes, or flour.
  • Dip each chicken piece into the melted butter, ensuring it’s well-coated.
  • Place the butter-coated chicken pieces into the paper bag with the dry ingredients.
  • Shake the bag to coat the chicken evenly.
  • Place the coated chicken pieces skin side up in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
  • Serve hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Pairing:

Pair this dish with a Chardonnay or a light-bodied Pinot Noir.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 28 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American