Oven-Fried Chicken

Health score
7%
Oven-Fried Chicken
60 min.
1
707kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a deliciously crispy and flavorful Oven-Fried Chicken? This recipe combines the best of both worlds: the satisfying crunch of fried chicken without the guilt of deep frying. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and those of your family or guests.

Imagine succulent chicken breast and juicy whole leg, both enveloped in a delightful coating of homemade bread crumbs, seasoned with just the right amount of black pepper and a hint of curry powder. The secret to this dish lies in the rich butter mixture, which not only adds depth of flavor but also helps the crumbs adhere beautifully to the chicken, creating that irresistible crunch we all crave.

With a preparation time of just 60 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering main course with minimal effort. Whether you're looking for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, this Oven-Fried Chicken is versatile enough to fit any occasion. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, and watch as it becomes a staple in your meal rotation. Get ready to indulge in a dish that’s both comforting and delicious, all while keeping your kitchen mess-free!

Ingredients

  • 0.4 teaspoon pepper black
  • cup sandwich bread white firm (from 3 slices sandwich bread, coarsely ground in a food processor)
  • oz .6 lb. chicken legs and thighs. this weight usually gives me 4 legs and 4 thighs whole with skin and bones (8-ounce)
  • 0.1 teaspoon curry powder 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 0.5 teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon mayonnaise 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 450°F.
  2. Bake bread crumbs in a small shallow baking pan until dry but not browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a shallow bowl and mix in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Leave oven on.
  4. Stir together butter, mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Brush butter mixture all over chicken, then transfer chicken to bowl of crumbs to coat evenly on both sides, pressing crumbs to help adhere.
  6. Bake chicken, skin sides up, in baking pan until well browned and cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes.
  7. Let chicken stand 5 to 10 minutes (do not cover).

Nutrition Facts

Calories707kcal
Protein15.03%
Fat71.35%
Carbs13.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
193.78
Glycemic Load
15.97
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.546956492507%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:706.5kcal
35.33%
Fat:55.99g
86.14%
Saturated Fat:22.09g
138.06%
Carbohydrates:24.05g
8.02%
Net Carbohydrates:22.09g
8.03%
Sugar:2.79g
3.1%
Cholesterol:186.3mg
62.1%
Sodium:2324.64mg
101.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.53g
53.07%
Selenium:39.5µg
56.43%
Vitamin B3:8.38mg
41.88%
Vitamin K:29.55µg
28.14%
Phosphorus:279.34mg
27.93%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
23.71%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.55%
Manganese:0.46mg
23.15%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.52%
Vitamin A:845.57IU
16.91%
Zinc:2.46mg
16.42%
Vitamin B5:1.64mg
16.4%
Iron:2.84mg
15.78%
Folate:58.72µg
14.68%
Vitamin B12:0.79µg
13.14%
Calcium:129.62mg
12.96%
Magnesium:46.72mg
11.68%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.74%
Potassium:363.86mg
10.4%
Copper:0.16mg
7.88%
Fiber:1.96g
7.84%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.85%
Vitamin C:1.31mg
1.59%
Source:Epicurious