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Homemade KFC Chicken in the Oven

Enjoy crispy, flavorful homemade chicken reminiscent of KFC, made effortlessly in your oven.
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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: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk For marinating the chicken
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika For added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your 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 flour and paprika.
  4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating well.
  6. Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk overnight. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; give each piece room for heat to circulate. For an even crispier texture, you can spray the chicken lightly with cooking oil before baking.