Description
Homemade KFC Chicken in the Oven is a crispy, juicy, and well-seasoned baked version of the fast-food favorite. Coated in a spiced breadcrumb-flour mix and oven-baked to golden perfection, it offers all the comfort of fried chicken without the mess.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or bone-in breasts)
- 2 cups buttermilk (for marinating)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for crisping)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and cayenne.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated chicken pieces on the wire rack. Lightly spray or drizzle with oil.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Use panko for extra crunch.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Add extra cayenne or chili powder for a spicy version.
- If no wire rack, bake on greased parchment paper.
- Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness—avoid the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
