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Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
  • Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breast into thick strips, then soak in the buttermilk for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the milk and pat dry on paper towels.
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  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and prepare a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Brush the melted butter over the parchment paper until completely coated.
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  • Pour the flour into a small shallow dish and whisk the egg in a second shallow dish.
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  • In a third dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
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  • Season both sides of the chicken strips with salt and pepper then dip them in flour on each side. Gently shake off excess flour and transfer to the eggs.
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  • Coat the chicken strips on both sides with the egg, then transfer to the panko mixture. Press the chicken strips into the panko mixture to coat all sides evenly.
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  • Transfer the coated chicken strips to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece.
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  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and browned.
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  • Transfer the oven-fried chicken to a plate, garnish with lemon wedges, and fresh parsley, and serve with a dipping sauce of your choice!
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Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 279mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Oven Fried Chicken
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