Homemade KFC-Style Chicken Oven
Homemade KFC-Style Chicken Oven is your ticket to a crispy, golden delight right from your kitchen. This oven-baked recipe delivers the classic flavor of KFC without the guilt of deep frying. With juicy chicken marinated in buttermilk and a flavorful spice blend, each bite is reminiscent of family gatherings and cozy evenings. Perfect for any occasion, this dish pairs beautifully with your favorite sides, making it a hit with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, cover chicken pieces with buttermilk and sprinkle with salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- 2. Prepare the spice mixture: In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and additional salt.
- 3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4. Coat the chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk; let excess drip off. Dredge in the spice mixture until fully coated.
- 5. Add panko breadcrumbs: Roll coated chicken in panko crumbs and place them on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- 6. Bake: Cook for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and crispy (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (175g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg