Oven-Fried Chicken

This savory oven-fried chicken is easier and less messy to make than frying; the chicken still gets crispy on top but stays tender and juicy inside.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 12 chicken thighs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put bread crumbs in another shallow plate or bowl and beat eggs in another bowl.

Step 3

Dredge chicken piece by piece in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, until all pieces are coated.

Step 4

Pour oil into a large baking dish; add the breaded chicken thighs and sprinkle with paprika to taste.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels.

Step 6

Serve hot and enjoy!