Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken Recipe

Craving crispy, juicy chicken without the guilt? This recipe, passed down from my cousin's online cooking class, delivers! Perfectly oven-fried chicken with a crunchy, flavorful coating. Get ready for rave reviews from your friends and family. This healthy twist on a classic is quick, easy, and unbelievably delicious!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 252.3 kcal
Protein 61g
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Ingredients for Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken

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How to Make Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Lightly coat a dark-colored nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
  3. In a medium bowl, place 1 cup sour cream and set aside.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes, 1 cup cornmeal, 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp peppercorn mix, and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
  5. Prepare your workspace: Place chicken pieces on the left, sour cream to the right of the chicken, cornmeal mixture to the right of the sour cream, and baking sheet to the right of the cornmeal.
  6. Using your left hand, dip each chicken piece into the sour cream, ensuring it's fully coated.
  7. Then, using your right hand, dredge the sour cream-coated chicken in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Place the breaded chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Lightly spray chicken pieces with cooking spray or melted butter.
  10. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, depending on the size and thickness of the pieces. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

4g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken?

Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken?

Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken has approximately 252.3 calories per serving, with about 61 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken?

The key ingredients for Amazing And Healthy Oven Fried Chicken are Cooking Spray, Nonfat Sour Cream, Corn Flakes, Cornmeal, Old Bay Seasoning, Italian Seasoning. See the full list with measurements above.

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