Oven Fried Chicken
This recipe is the best thing to make when you are craving that famous KFC flavor but don’t necessarily want to bust out the deep fryer. This is a simple recipe that your family will ask for again and again—it’s on a weekly rotation at our house! I wish I could take credit for this oven fried chicken recipe because it is simply DELICIOUS! While I did make some adjustments, I originally found the recipe on this blog (via Pinterest, of course!).
What Sides Go with Oven Fried Chicken?
There are so many things that go great with this baked fried chicken. If you want to go for that classic KFC meal, you definitely need to make this KFC coleslaw recipe – it’s a dupe for the one at the restaurant and it is seriously the best! This crispy baked chicken would also work well with mashed potatoes, but for a fun twist try our baked potato wedges or parmesan baked potato halves. While you are cooking, let your slow cooker make a side of creamed corn for you, and you are all set for dinner.
How to Make Oven Fried Chicken More Crispy
That classic KFC chicken has an irresistible flavor and that perfect crisp. This oven fried chicken definitely nails the flavor, but because it is baked instead of fried, there are a few tricks to make it a bit more crispy. Experiment by double-coating the chicken before baking or adding a handful or two of panko bread crumbs to the seasoning mix for extra crunch.
Tips and FAQs about This Recipe
We’ve gotten quite a few questions about this baked fried chicken. Here are some answers to your frequently asked questions—be sure to leave yours in the comments if it isn’t answered here.
What can I substitute for buttermilk?
Don’t have buttermilk on hand? No problem! This easy substitution is the perfect way to make some quick. Simply stir in 1 Tbsp. lemon juice to 1 cup milk, let it sit for about 5 min and the milk will be soured and ready to use in place of buttermilk. Also – did you know we have a whole page devoted to substitutions?
Can I make this oven fried chicken with legs or thighs instead of breasts?
If you are a dark meat fan, you can definitely make this recipe too. You can easily sub in whichever cut of chicken you’d like instead of the breast with no changes necessary to the recipe.
How do I double coat the chicken?
Double coating is a great way to make this chicken extra crispy. To do so, dip the chicken in buttermilk and then crumbs as normal. Then, repeat! Dip back in the buttermilk and coat it in the crumbs again.
Can I fry this recipe?
If you prefer to fry instead of bake this chicken, you can certainly do so. Dip into the mixture as normal, but instead of baking, fry for 7 minutes or so per side until done.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Parts of this recipe can be made ahead of time. The chicken actually tastes best when it has had a chance to soak for several hours in the buttermilk. However, once it is baked, the oven fried chicken tastes best fresh. Share It on Instagram!
