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Homemade KFC chicken cooked in the oven, crispy and delicious.

Homemade KFC Chicken in the Oven

Enjoy the crispy, flavorful taste of KFC chicken, made healthier and without the deep-frying mess, right in your own kitchen.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Coating
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika Add more spices like garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. In another bowl, mix the flour and paprika.
  4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, then coat it with the flour mixture.
  5. Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  2. Enjoy hot and crispy.

Notes

You can serve this chicken with sides like coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or corn on the cob for a complete meal. For dipping, ranch or barbecue sauce works great.