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Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Crispy Oven Fried Chicken is a deliciously crunchy dish that satisfies your cravings in the best way possible. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, this recipe will have your family coming back for seconds!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Plain Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula, metal preferred
  • Rolling Pin, meat mallet or skillet

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken. Place the chicken breasts, one to two at a time, between two pieces of parchment paper or in a thick zip-top bag. Pound with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or skillet until the chicken is 1/2-inch thick and even in thickness. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Prepare the breading for the chicken. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, breadcrumbs, baking powder, and Stone House Seasoning.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425º F. Add the butter and olive oil to the skillet and place the skillet in the oven to melt the butter. Remove the skillet from the oven once the butter melts and swirl the skillet to make sure the butter and olive oil coat the interior of the skillet.
  4. Add breading to the chicken. Dip the chicken breasts into the buttermilk egg mixture and then into the flour mixture. Repeat dipping into the buttermilk egg mixture and then into the flour mixture with a final dip into the egg mixture.
  5. Place chicken in the skillet. Add the chicken to the skillet, leaving space in between each breast. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of the chicken.
  6. Oven fry the chicken. Place the skillet into the oven and bake the chicken for 10-12 minutes. Using a metal spatula, carefully turn the chicken over and bake for another 5-10 minutes. Broil the chicken until it turns crispy, golden brown and registers 165º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer, about 3 minutes.
  7. Rest the chicken. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes in the skillet before serving.

Notes

  • Storage Tips: To store leftovers, keep the chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To Make Ahead: This chicken is best served warm once cooked. However, you can hold it warm in the oven for a little while as you prepare other items for your meal. Place the chicken on a wire rack-lined baking sheet and into a 250º F oven to hold warm for up to 20 minutes.
  • To Freeze: Allow the chicken to cool completely on a wire rack. Then, transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To Reheat: Place the chicken on a wire-rack-lined baking sheet. Warm in a 250º F oven until heated throughout and registers 165º F on an instant-read thermometer.