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Make-ahead Oven-fried Chicken Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Beldujour / All my dishes 10 months, 4 weeks ago 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 ... More Prep:15m Cook:45m Servings:6	Beldujour
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Ingredients

12 chicken parts (we like thighs and drumsticks)

1/2-1 cup flour

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)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Oil for frying

Directions

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!

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Comments

bluewaterandsand 10 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Fantastic!

dandelion 10 months, 4 weeks ago said:
What a time saver when cooking for a crowd. THX for the recipe :)

beldujour 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Thanks to both of you for your comments. :) Dandelion, that photo was taken about a half hour after my husband and I returned from registering our marriage. I'd done the first step the day before and just put the chicken into the oven when we got back home.

donman 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Wonderful recipe :)

krumkake 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
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 disappointed! Nice post...Krum

frankieanne 10 months, 3 weeks ago said:
I'm saving this to try. Nice idea! Thanks!

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