How to Make Crispy, Oven Fried Chicken
Who doesn’t love a good fried chicken meal? Unless you are a vegetarian, or vegan then chances are you too might enjoy some of this crispy and flavorful goodness. I love fried chicken but I must admit that I am petrified to actually fry anything in my house. I have had way too many fire scares, and I do not like that fried food smell that tends to linger. These are just a few reasons why I was motivated to make some crispy, oven fried chicken for my family.
Before I spill the secret to getting the most crispiest skin ever on my oven fried chicken I have to say this recipe was almost a fluke. You see, I love cooking with real butter and am not a huge fan of margarine. I will use it extremely occasionally if I have it in the house from a gig, but it is not something I advocate or love.
A few weeks ago, I had a package of assorted bone-in chicken pieces which included thighs and breast portions. I wanted to bake them in the oven with some typical spices which included onion and garlic powder. I love roasting a chicken with butter so I went to the fridge to get some butter and to my surprise I was out! I did have some spray margarine though so I decided to use that. I have never used margarine on my chicken so i hoped for the best.
So here is how I made Crispy, Oven Fried Chicken:
- 1 large package of assorted chicken pieces with skin
- 1 bottle of spray margarine (I used I Can’t Believe it is Not Butter)
- Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Paprika, sea salt *To taste
- Baking dish
Directions:
Place assorted chicken pieces (skin-on thighs & breast work best)
Coat them generously with margarine. You want to make sure every possible inch is covered
Sprinkle with spices to you liking. I am spice heavy to I tend to give quite a few generous shakes on each piece
Bake for 1 hour covered at 300 and then 1 hour uncovered at 350
Chicken will look like this picture and be golden brown, and have a super crunchy skin, and totally moist inner.
This chicken was sooo darn amazing, and I am sure it must be a little better for you verses its deep fried counterparts.
This looks amazing!! I can’t eat fried food so this would be something I would love to try!
That looks so mouth watering! I love me some fried chicken and I will definitley try it in the oven next time.
Love the idea of oven fried chicken! This is one of my husbands favorite, I will have to make it in the oven next time!
Hm! It sounds so easy and looks like it came out great. I hate frying so I have to try this for a change.
This looks so simple to do but so good! I cannot wait to try it. You always have awesome recipes!
I hate frying as well!! These look simple and delicious – I’ll have to try it!
I always wondered how to do well with fried chicken, this looks like an easy enough way for me to make some crispy oven chicken!
how about brushing with melted margarine??
Works too!
a 2 hr cook time?