KFC Inspired60 min63% less fatKFC Oven-Fried Original Recipe Chicken
Bone-in chicken with a crackly, herb-and-spice crust that tastes fried but bakes in the oven.
Healthier swap for KFC Original Recipe fried chicken (2-piece)
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 4 servings total
- Calories
- 416 kcal
- Protein
- 55g protein
- Carbs
- 20g carbs
- Fat
- 13g fat
- Sugar
- 1g sugar
- Sodium
- 836mg sodium
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- 800g
- 300ml
- 100g
- 40g
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- 1 tsp each
- as needed
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Ingredients
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- 800g
- 300ml
- 100g
- 40g
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- 1 tsp each
- as needed
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Steps
- 1Submerge chicken pieces in buttermilk and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- 2Mix flour, crushed cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- 3Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into the flour mixture to coat all sides thickly.
- 4Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet, mist generously with oil spray, and bake at 200°C for 35-40 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and internal temp reaches 74°C.
Tips
- The wire rack is key — it lets hot air circulate so the underside crisps too.
- Let the coated chicken rest 10 minutes before baking so the crust sets.
Ingredients
0 of 10 checked off
- 800g
- 300ml
- 100g
- 40g
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp each
- 1 tsp each
- as needed
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Steps
- 1Submerge chicken pieces in buttermilk and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- 2Mix flour, crushed cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- 3Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into the flour mixture to coat all sides thickly.
- 4Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet, mist generously with oil spray, and bake at 200°C for 35-40 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and internal temp reaches 74°C.
Tips
- The wire rack is key — it lets hot air circulate so the underside crisps too.
- Let the coated chicken rest 10 minutes before baking so the crust sets.
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