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Baked Fried Chicken

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  • Prep Time: 30 minutes (for soaking chicken)
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (approximately 18 pieces of chicken) 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Baked Fried Chicken is a crispy, golden masterpiece with all the flavor of fried chicken, but baked to perfection for a healthier twist. Soaked in buttermilk, seasoned with paprika, and baked with butter, it’s an easy weeknight dinner your family will love.


Ingredients

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  1. 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds
  2. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  3. 1/2 tsp salt
  4. 1 tbsp seasoned salt (like Lawry’s)
  5. 3/4 tsp pepper
  6. 2 tsp paprika
  7. 1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup)
  8. Buttermilk (enough to soak chicken)

Instructions

  • Soak chicken strips in buttermilk for 20-30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a large Ziploc bag or bowl, mix flour, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Melt butter in a 9×13-inch pan in the preheated oven, swirling to coat the pan bottom.
  • Shake off excess buttermilk from each chicken piece, then coat in the flour mixture.
  • Arrange chicken in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes, flip each piece, and bake another 20 minutes or until fully cooked (170°F internal temp).

Notes

  • Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it reaches 170°F for safe consumption.
  • You can substitute the buttermilk with regular milk if preferred, but buttermilk provides a richer, tangier flavor.
  • You can add more seasoning to the flour mixture based on your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg