Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

Health score
16%
Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken
45 min.
6
789kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a dish that will ignite your taste buds and make your kitchen smell divine, look no further than this Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken! Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked to golden perfection, this recipe promises a crispy exterior while keeping the chicken juicy and tender on the inside. With the enticing kick of cayenne pepper and the warmth from the buttermilk marinade, every bite bursts with flavor that'll have your family and friends asking for seconds.

What makes this dish even more delightful is its versatility. Whether you're serving it up for a casual lunch, a cozy dinner, or as the main attraction for a weekend gathering, it’s guaranteed to impress. With just a few simple steps and minimal cleanup, you can enjoy the comfort of fried chicken without the guilt of deep frying. Just pop it in the oven, and let the magic happen!

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a meal that’s not only delicious but also satisfying, boasting around 789 calories per serving. The addition of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crispy breadcrumbs brings an irresistible crunch that complements the succulent chicken. So gather your ingredients and let’s embark on a culinary adventure that’s sure to spice up your dinner table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup flour 
  • cup breadcrumbs dry
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 12  chicken pieces with skin and bones (breasts, thighs and drumsticks)
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • teaspoons thyme dried
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • large onion sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • tablespoons hot sauce hot
  • teaspoons salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Whisk buttermilk, oil, hot pepper sauce, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl to blend well.
  2. Add onion, then chicken and turn to coat. Cover; chill at least 3 hours or up to 1 day, turning chicken occasionally.
  3. Place racks on 2 large rimmed baking sheets.
  4. Whisk breadcrumbs, cheese, flour, thyme, paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt in large baking dish to blend.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. Add chicken to breadcrumb mixture and turn to coat completely. Arrange chicken, skin side up, on racks on baking sheets.
  7. Let stand 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  9. Drizzle butter over chicken.
  10. Bake until crisp, golden and cooked through, about 50 minutes.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories789kcal
Protein25.59%
Fat62.3%
Carbs12.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54
Glycemic Load
4.3
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.647391402203%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
1.25mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:788.87kcal
39.44%
Fat:54.01g
83.1%
Saturated Fat:16.89g
105.55%
Carbohydrates:23.61g
7.87%
Net Carbohydrates:21.71g
7.9%
Sugar:4.84g
5.38%
Cholesterol:198.78mg
66.26%
Sodium:1492.12mg
64.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.93g
99.86%
Vitamin B3:17.41mg
87.04%
Selenium:45.48µg
64.97%
Phosphorus:471.43mg
47.14%
Vitamin B6:0.92mg
46.1%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.7%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.15%
Zinc:3.89mg
25.95%
Vitamin B5:2.51mg
25.07%
Iron:3.95mg
21.93%
Manganese:0.38mg
19%
Calcium:186.91mg
18.69%
Vitamin B12:1.1µg
18.28%
Potassium:626.93mg
17.91%
Magnesium:69.27mg
17.32%
Vitamin K:17.43µg
16.6%
Vitamin A:808.85IU
16.18%
Vitamin E:2.39mg
15.93%
Vitamin C:11.04mg
13.38%
Folate:52.43µg
13.11%
Copper:0.2mg
10.24%
Fiber:1.9g
7.6%
Vitamin D:1.14µg
7.6%
Source:Epicurious