Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces (your choice, we prefer breasts or pick-of-the-chix); ½ cup olive oil, plus; ⅓ cup olive oil; ¼ cup lemon juice; kosher salt; 1 cup self-rising flour, mixed with; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; 1 ½ teaspoons cayenne (more or less); ½ teaspoon paprika (more or less)

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken pieces (your choice, we prefer breasts or pick-of-the-chix)
½ cup olive oil, plus
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
kosher salt
1 cup self-rising flour, mixed with
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne (more or less)
½ teaspoon paprika (more or less)

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
Pour 1/3 cup olive oil on 10x15 baking sheet that has been covered with tin foil.
3
Spread evenly.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1/2 cup olive oil and lemon juice, mixing well.
6
Sprinkle the chicken pieces with kosher salt, then add to the olive oil/lemon juice mixture, coating well and allowing to to marinate for about 30 minutes.
7
Drain each chicken piece a bit before rolling in the prepared flour mixture.
8
Coat well, placing skin side (or meaty side, as I always skin my chicken) down on the oiled baking sheet.
9
Allow space between chicken pieces for crispness.
10
Place in hot oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 400.
11
Bake for 30 minutes, then turn chicken pieces over.
12
Reduce oven temperature again to 350 and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until done.

1119

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken pieces (your choice, we prefer breasts or pick-of-the-chix), ½ cup olive oil, plus, ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

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