How to Make Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing beats the comforting flavor and crispy texture of a perfectly fried piece of chicken. However, traditional deep-frying can be messy and time-consuming. Fortunately, you can achieve that same delicious crunch and juicy tenderness with our Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken recipe. This crowd-pleasing main dish is sure to become a family favorite.

By utilizing the power of your oven, you can create a healthier version of the classic fried chicken that doesn't sacrifice any of the crispy goo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken cutlets
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon soul food seasoning
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups salted pretzels

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 13 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place chicken cutlets in a large bowl. Season with garlic, paprika, pepper, thyme, cilantro, and cloves. Mix in buttermilk. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet.
  • Mix flour, onion powder, and soul food seasoning together in a bowl. Beat eggs together in another bowl. Pulse pretzels in a food processor until finely crushed. Pour into a shallow bowl.
  • Lift chicken cutlets out of the marinade, letting excess drip back into the bowl. Dip chicken cutlets in flour, then in eggs and crushed pretzels. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Discard marinade.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    474 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 149mg
    • Sodium: 1055mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 135mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 505mg