Best Ever Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken - Southern

Name: Best Ever Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken - Southern
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 large onion, sliced; 12 chicken pieces, with skin and bones (breasts, thighs and drumsticks); Coating; 1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup flour; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

Marinade
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, sliced
12 chicken pieces, with skin and bones (breasts, thighs and drumsticks)
Coating
1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Whisk buttermilk, oil, hot pepper sauce, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl to blend well. Add onion, then chicken and turn to coat.
2
Cover, chill at least 3 hours or up to 1 day, turning chicken occasionally. I usually get a big gallon ziploc bag and place the marinade and chicken in the bag.
3
Place racks on 2 large rimmed baking sheets.
4
Whisk breadcrumbs, cheese, flour, thyme, paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt in large baking dish to blend.
5
Remove chicken from marinade, allowing, excess to drip off. Add chicken to breadcrumb mixture and turn to coat completely.
6
Arrange chicken, skin side up, on racks on baking sheets.
7
Let stand 30 minutes.
8
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F Drizzle butter over chicken.
9
Place chicken in oven and bake until crisp, golden and cooked through about 50 minutes.
10
Serve warm or at room temperature.

1461

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken - Southern falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!