First, preheat your oven to 350°F. This temperature is ideal for achieving that perfect crispy skin while ensuring the chicken cooks through.
Next, take your butter and place it in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pop it into the oven until the butter melts. The melted butter will create a delicious bath for the chicken, keeping it moist and flavorful.
While the butter is melting, combine the potato flakes, black pepper, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, and steak seasoning in a shallow dish. This mixture will serve as the crispy coating for your chicken.
Now, take each piece of chicken and coat it in the potato flake mixture. Make sure to cover every nook and cranny for maximum crispiness. After coating, lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray, and then coat it again with the potato flake mixture. This extra layer ensures an irresistible crunch.
Arrange the coated chicken pieces in the pan with the melted butter. Place them in a single layer to help them cook evenly.
Now, bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. You'll want to keep an eye on it, as the aroma fills your kitchen!
After 30 minutes, flip the chicken pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The skin should be crispy and the meat tender, a perfect combination.
