Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

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

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s both tantalizing and satisfying? Look no further than this Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken! Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this recipe combines the best of both worlds: the indulgence of fried chicken without the guilt of deep frying. With a delightful blend of spices, including cayenne pepper and paprika, each bite delivers a punch of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

What makes this dish truly special is the marination process. By soaking the chicken in a rich buttermilk mixture infused with Dijon mustard and garlic, you ensure that every piece is not only flavorful but also incredibly tender. The addition of freshly grated Parmesan cheese in the breadcrumb coating adds a savory depth that complements the spices beautifully.

This Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken is not just a meal; it’s an experience. Whether you’re serving it for a family lunch, a cozy dinner, or a gathering with friends, it’s sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and a cooking time that allows you to relax while the oven does the work, you’ll find this recipe to be a perfect fit for any occasion. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

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