Southern · Comfort Food
Oven Fried Chicken
Crispy seasoned chicken thighs baked instead of deep-fried, with simple sides.
20 minutes prep · 40 minutes cooking · 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken thighs
- 2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 lb Frozen green beans
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.75 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
Directions
- Heat oven to 425°F and place a rack over a sheet pan.
- Coat chicken in buttermilk, then seasoned panko.
- Arrange on the rack and lightly oil the coating.
- Bake until crisp and chicken reaches a safe internal temperature; confirm 165°F in the thickest piece with an instant-read thermometer.
- Serve with green beans or another simple side.
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