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Homemade KFC-Style Chicken Oven

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Crispy oven baked chicken coated in seasoned flour and marinated in buttermilk for juicy flavor. This easy homemade fried chicken style recipe delivers that classic crunchy texture without deep frying.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour (plus marinating)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner / Main Course
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks or thighs

240 ml buttermilk

190 g all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon dried thyme

½ teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Olive oil spray or melted butter (for finishing)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:
Place chicken drumsticks or thighs in a shallow dish and pour buttermilk over them. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly grease with oil or melted butter.

Prepare the Seasoned Coating:
In a large bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, basil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Stir until evenly combined.

Coat the Chicken:
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure full coverage.

Bake the Chicken:
Arrange coated chicken on the prepared tray, leaving space between pieces. Lightly spray with olive oil or brush with melted butter to promote crisping.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

Rest and Serve:
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep juices locked in.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-dip: return floured chicken briefly to buttermilk, then dredge again.

Place chicken on a wire rack over the tray for better air circulation and crispiness.

Add ½ teaspoon white pepper for a more authentic KFC-style flavor.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/homemade-kfc-style-chicken-oven/