Baked Fried Chicken

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This recipe will take you through the steps to get the best-tasting Oven Baked Chicken around. Baking Chicken is a healthier method of cooking the chicken, and you can still have the crispy coating on your chicken.

For a healthy Chicken dinner go ahead and try this Baked Fried Chicken and enjoy healthy living.

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Fried Chicken is a staple in many homes. It is economical and it can be paired with virtually any side dish. This Baked Fried Chicken has a great flavored coating, with very few needed ingredients.

With a little effort, you will have a Baked Fried Chicken Dinner that the family begs for time and time again.

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Why you’ll love this recipe?

The flavor of the chicken is due to the marinating and seasoned flour. The chicken is easy to make, as it is just marinating, shaking it in flour, and then setting it on a tray and baking it. The flavor is immense and everyone loves Baked Fried Chicken.

Do I have to marinate the Chicken?

When you marinate the chicken it helps to keep the meat moist and juicy. This is not a step to skip. Marinating only takes a short time for a big flavor boost. Plus the marinating in the Buttermilk is going to hold the seasoned flour on the chicken.

Ingredients:

Chicken legs
All-purpose flour
Seasoned salt
Salt
Black pepper
Paprika
Garlic powder
Parmesan cheese
Buttermilk

How To Make Baked Fried Chicken:

Step 1. Place the chicken in a bowl and cover in buttermilk. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2. Add the rest of the ingredients to a Ziploc bag and shake to combine well.

Adding the all-purpose flour.

Adding the seasoned salt.

Adding the salt.

Adding the black pepper.

Adding the paprika.

Adding the garlic powder.

Adding the parmesan cheese.

Step 3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 4. Add the chicken to the Ziploc bag and shake to coat in the breading mixture.

Step 5. Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with oil or cooking spray.

Step 6. Bake for 30 minutes, flip over, and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees.

Now, ready to enjoy!

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Baked Fried Chicken

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

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The flavor of the chicken is due to the marinating and seasoned flour. The chicken is easy to make, as it is just marinating, shaking it in flour and then setting it on a tray and baking it. The flavor is immense and everyone loves Baked Fried Chicken.

4.20 from 50 votes

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Ingredients

6 Chicken legs
1 C. All purpose flour
1 Tbsp. Seasoned salt
½ tsp. Salt
¾ tsp. Black pepper
2 tsp. Paprika
1 tsp. Garlic powder
1 tsp. Parmesan cheese
Buttermilk

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Instructions

Place the chicken in a bowl and cover in buttermilk. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients to a Ziploc bag and shake to combine well.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Add the chicken to the Ziploc bag and shake to coat in the breading mixture.
Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with oil or cooking spray.
Bake for 30 minutes, flip over and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees.

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How should the leftovers be stored?

Once the Chicken has cooled to room temperature it can be transferred to an airtight container. You can then store the Baked Fried Chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze the Baked Fried Chicken?

The Baked Fried Chicken is perfect for freezing. Be sure that it has cooled to room temperature and then transfer it to a freezer-safe container or a Ziploc freezer bag. The Baked Fried Chicken can be stored in the freezer for 3 to 4 months.

What is the best way to reheat the Baked Fried Chicken?

Thaw the chicken overnight in the refrigerator. Wrap the chicken in aluminum foil or place on a baking tray. Place the chicken in a preheated 350* oven for 10 minutes or until heated through.