{"id":18904,"date":"2026-07-06T20:52:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T20:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/?p=18904"},"modified":"2026-07-06T20:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T20:52:48","slug":"baked-fried-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/baked-fried-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Baked Fried Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(or use boneless chicken breasts or thighs if preferred)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">buttermilk<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<em>(or regular milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar\/lemon juice)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">hot sauce<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<em>(optional, for extra flavor)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup breadcrumbs<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(panko for extra crunch)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(optional, for added flavor)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon onion powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(optional, for heat)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 teaspoon salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooking spray or olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PREPARATION:<!--nextpage--><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Marinate the Chicken<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a large bowl, combine the\u00a0<strong>buttermilk<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>hot sauce<\/strong>\u00a0(if using).<\/li>\n<li>Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for\u00a0<strong>1\u20132 hours<\/strong>\u00a0or overnight for best results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Prepare the Coating<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a shallow dish, combine\u00a0<strong>flour<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>breadcrumbs<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Parmesan cheese<\/strong>\u00a0(if using),\u00a0<strong>garlic powder<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>onion powder<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>smoked paprika<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>cayenne pepper<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>salt<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>black pepper<\/strong>. Mix well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Preheat the Oven<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat your oven to\u00a0<strong>400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack. If using a rack, spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Coat the Chicken<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, letting any excess drip off.<\/li>\n<li>Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating adheres.<\/li>\n<li>Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Bake the Chicken<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lightly spray the coated chicken with\u00a0<strong>cooking spray<\/strong>\u00a0or drizzle with a small amount of\u00a0<strong>olive oil<\/strong>. This helps achieve a golden, crispy crust.<\/li>\n<li>Bake in the preheated oven for\u00a0<strong>35\u201345 minutes<\/strong>, or until the internal temperature reaches\u00a0<strong>165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C)<\/strong>\u00a0and the coating is golden brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 6: Serve<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for\u00a0<strong>5 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0before serving.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with your favorite sides, like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or a fresh salad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Healthier Option:<\/strong>\u00a0All the crunch of fried chicken with less oil and calories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simple Ingredients:<\/strong>\u00a0Pantry staples make this recipe easy to whip up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatile:<\/strong>\u00a0Customize the seasonings to suit your taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crispier Chicken:<\/strong>\u00a0Use a wire rack to elevate the chicken during baking, allowing heat to circulate for a crispier crust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double Coat for Extra Crunch:<\/strong>\u00a0Dip the chicken back into the buttermilk and flour mixture for a thicker coating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheating:<\/strong>\u00a0Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) for 10\u201315 minutes to maintain crispiness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This <strong>Baked Fried Chicken<\/strong>\u00a0gives you all the satisfaction of traditional fried chicken with a fraction of the effort and oil. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f357.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf57\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/2728.svg\" alt=\"\u2728\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks\u00a0(or use boneless chicken breasts or thighs if preferred) 1 cup\u00a0\u00a0buttermilk\u00a0(or regular milk with&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18905,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18904"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18904\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18906,"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18904\/revisions\/18906"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tastyrecipes.milaf.ma\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}