Oven Fried Chicken (Crispy And Juicy)

Oven Fried Chicken (Crispy And Juicy)

from asouthernsoul.com
55 min
4 servings

Learn how to make crispy, succulent chicken in the oven, without sacrificing flavor or texture! This simple recipe for Oven Fried Chicken is a winner on busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or any time you want delicious fried chicken without a lot of work.

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken legs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - crushed
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • Olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 425 degrees. Put butter in a large cast iron skillet then place in oven till butter melts.

  2. 2

    In a pie pan or shallow dish, beat egg and water until mixed.

  3. 3

    Place breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and steak seasoning in a zip top bag and shake until blended.

  4. 4

    Dip chicken legs into egg mixture then into the dry ingredients. Press breadcrumbs into the chicken then place into skillet with melted butter. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over each piece of chicken then place in the oven.

  5. 5

    Cook for 30 minutes on one side then turn chicken and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    When done, remove skillet from oven and sprinkle chicken with additional kosher salt if desired. Serve hot or enjoy at room temperature.