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Crispy Extra Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe for Perfect Panko Coating

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This oven-fried chicken recipe delivers a crispy, light panko coating with juicy meat inside, offering a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken without sacrificing crunch or flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk (360 ml)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (200 g)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray or oil for coating

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups buttermilk with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Submerge chicken pieces, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  3. In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup flour, 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in flour, shake off excess, dip briefly back into buttermilk (optional), then press firmly into panko mixture to coat completely. Place coated chicken on wire rack.
  5. Lightly spray or brush coated chicken with oil.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 20 minutes), until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and crust is golden brown.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a wire rack to keep the coating crispy. For extra crunch, double-dip chicken in buttermilk before coating with panko. If not crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end but watch closely to avoid burning. Pat chicken dry before marinating to help coating stick better. For gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with gluten-free alternatives.

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