Hello, busy bees! Today, I want to share with you my Fried Chicken Recipe. It was a hot summer evening, and my family was craving a classic comfort food dinner of crispy fried chicken. However, I didn’t want to spend the time and effort deep-frying chicken in the kitchen, so I decided to try out an oven-baked fried chicken recipe I had been eyeing for some time.
I gathered the ingredients for the recipe, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika, and set to work. As I coated each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, I couldn’t help but feel skeptical. Would this oven-baked version of fried chicken really be as crispy and delicious as the real thing?
My husband and daughter love to help out in the kitchen, so we make this fried chicken together as a family. My daughter loves to measure and mix the ingredients, while my husband takes charge of dipping the chicken and placing it on the baking sheet.
Afterwards, I placed the chicken in the oven and set the timer, crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. As the chicken baked, my daughter and husband eagerly awaited dinner, their mouths watering at the delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen.
Finally, the timer beeped, and I pulled the crispy, golden-brown chicken out of the oven. Then I nervously sliced into one of the pieces, half-expecting it to be dry and tasteless. But as I took a bite, I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was moist, tender, and full of flavor, with a satisfying crunch from the panko breadcrumbs.
My family devoured the oven-baked fried chicken, savoring each bite and commenting on how delicious it was. As we enjoyed our meal together, I felt proud of myself for trying something new in the kitchen and finding a healthier, yet equally delicious, way to satisfy our fried chicken cravings.
This oven-fried chicken is a great meal for busy weeknights, and it’s also a great option for meal prep. Just make a batch on Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. Give them a try, and let me know what you think in the comments below! Happy cooking, busy bees.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (190°C)
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the mixture, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (190°C)
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the mixture, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
