Homemade KFC Chicken In The Oven
This baked KFC-style chicken delivers crispy, golden flavor without frying—marinated in buttermilk and oven-crisped with herbs and spices.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 240 ml buttermilk
For the Coating:
- 190 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Olive oil spray or melted butter for finishing
Instructions
- Place chicken in a shallow dish, cover with buttermilk, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment and lightly grease it.
- Mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, basil, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Lift chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, then coat well in the flour mixture. Shake off any extra.
- Place chicken on the tray with space between. Spray or brush with oil or melted butter.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (75°C / 165°F inside).