Ina Garten Oven Fried Chicken Recipe
Ina Garten Oven Fried Chicken is crispy, juicy and full of flavor. It tastes like classic fried chicken but is baked in the oven.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken pieces thighs or drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Keep the pieces ready for coating.
Make the marinade
- Mix buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce. Whisk well until smooth and creamy.
Marinate the chicken
- Place chicken in the mix. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes for tenderness.
Prepare the coating
- Mix breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Coat the chicken
- Lift each piece from marinade. Roll it in the coating until fully covered.
Prepare the baking tray
- Place a cooling rack on a tray. Brush with butter for golden color.
Arrange the pieces
- Place coated chicken pieces on the rack. Keep space between each piece.
Bake the chicken
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until crisp and golden. Flip once halfway.
Check the chicken
- Make sure the inside is juicy and cooked fully. The crust must look golden.
Serve warm
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Then serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken for better taste.
- Soak in buttermilk for tender meat.
- Coat evenly for better crunch.
- Use a rack for crispy crust on all sides.
- Do not skip flipping halfway.