Description
Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent chicken marinated in tangy buttermilk and coated with a perfectly seasoned, crispy crust. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a satisfyingly crunchy texture with every bite, making it the star of any dinner table. Ideal for weeknight meals or family gatherings, this chicken dish is sure to impress your loved ones and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet without overcrowding. Lightly spray tops with cooking oil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the crust is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg