Make-ahead Oven-fried Chicken
From beldujour 15 years ago
- 45 minutes to make
- Serves 6
Real fried chicken is yummy but labor-intensive, and who needs all that grease? I know that oven-fried chicken isn't a new idea -- my recipe is a twist on the version my mother was making it back in the 1960s, and my husband loves it so much that he wanted me to make it for our wedding luncheon. Read more My two-step method lets me start well in advance of when I plan to serve dinner, then "pause" and resume the cooking process so my guests enjoy hot and crispy fried chicken with minimal muss and fuss. See less
Ingredients
- 12 chicken parts (we like thighs and drumsticks) shopping list
- 1/2-1 cup flour shopping list
- Your choice of seasonings (I usually use one of the many preblended spice and herb mixes sold in packets here and add lots of garlic powder) shopping list
- salt and black pepper to taste shopping list
- oil for frying shopping list
How to make it
- First Step
- Place flour and seasonings in a plastic bag (zip-type optional but helpful), close and shake well to mix.
- Place 1-2 chicken parts in plastic bag, close and shake well till chicken is thoroughly coated. Repeat till all chicken parts are coated with the seasoned flour.
- Heat oil in large skillet and fry chicken parts just till browned on all sides. Do not crowd the skillet. Remove browned chicken parts to drain on paper towels.
- Proceed immediately with second step if you are serving these in the next hour or so. If not, allow chicken to cool, then place in airtight container and refrigerate. (Yes, overnight is okay.)
- Second Step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a cooling rack (if not no-stick, spray with cooking spray first) on a cookie sheet. Arrange chicken parts on the rack, don't crowd.
- Bake 30-45 minutes, depending on size of chicken parts -- check for doneness after 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
The Rating
Reviewed by 3 people-
Fantastic!
bluewaterandsand
in GAFFNEY loved it
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Wonderful recipe :)
donman
in Hammond loved it
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My mother has slow-baked her chicken after frying it for as long as I can remember - my husband swears it is the best fried chicken ever, ALWAYS so moist and flavorful. Great method, and I hope people give yours a try - I'm sure they won't be disapp...more
krumkake
in Chicago Suburbs loved it
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