How to Make Easy Oven-Finished Fried Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of crispy, tender fried chicken wafting through the kitchen. But let's face it, the traditional method of frying chicken in a pan can be messy and time-consuming. That's why this recipe for easy oven-finished fried chicken is a game-changer. By using the oven to finish off the chicken, you'll get that satisfying crispy coating without all the hassle and mess.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin fillets. Place chicken in a resealable zip-top bag with buttermilk, Buffalo sauce, and garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake to blend ingredients and evenly coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate. Blend with a fork or whisk.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Dip chicken in the breading mixture until well and evenly coated on both sides. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Add enough oil to a large skillet so that it thickly coats the bottom; heat over medium-high heat until sizzling but not smoking. Place 2 chicken fillets in the skillet so they fit comfortably; do not overcrowd. Fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain chicken on paper towels and repeat, adding more oil as necessary, to fry remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.
  • Finish chicken breasts in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 357mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 265mg