Quick prep and easy to make, this authentic Southern Oven-Fried Chicken is the perfect family dinner. Crunchy, juicy flavorful breaded chicken baked in the oven.
Southern Oven-Fried Chicken
I have to give credit where credit is due, so this Southern Oven-Fried Chicken recipe actually came from a very old cookbook from a church in Tennessee where Mr. Gracious' grandma lived. I'd love to say I was pleasantly surprised at how AMAZING it is, but seriously. Of course, these Southern ladies can cook up some delicious Southern food!
This Southern Oven-Fried Chicken may be my new favorite recipe. I mean Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is still up there, but this one is just so easy and so delicious. And I didn't even have to fight my kids to get them eat it!
The Parmesan cheese in this Southern Oven-Fried Chicken recipe adds just the right amount of contrasting flavor. You just have to try it to believe how delicious it is!
Southern Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
Southern Oven-Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds bone-in chicken such as thighs or drumsticks
- ⅔ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ cups cornflakes crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil (or cooking spray)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- You'll need 3 separate bowls that are large enough for the chicken pieces. In the first bowl, add flour, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine.
- In the second bowl, add eggs and water. Whisk to combine.
- In the third bowl, add cornflakes and Parmesan and stir to combine.
- Dredge a piece of chicken in the flour mixture. Then dunk in egg mixture. Then coat in cornflake mixture. Place onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat for each piece of chicken.
- Lightly brush or spray olive oil into prepared chicken. This will help it crisp up and turn golden.
- Bake at 400°F for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: For the crispiest leftovers, reheat the chicken in a 375°F oven until heated through and the coating is crisp again. You can also reheat individual pieces in the air fryer. Reheating in the microwave works in a pinch, but the coating will soften.
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Sandra says
Awesomeness baked chicken I ever had
Michelle says
I know! That's what I said the first time I made it! Definite thumbs up for my hubby's grandma!