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Baked Fried Chicken

This Baked Fried Chicken offers a crispy, golden exterior with a tender, juicy interior. Marinated in buttermilk and coated in flavorful seasoning, it delivers the perfect balance of crunch and tenderness without the frying.
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken pieces legs or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour buttermilk over it. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, salt, paprika, and pepper until evenly combined. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully covered.
  • Place coated chicken on the baking sheet, spaced apart. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F/74°C).