Baked Chicken Recipe

This family-favorite recipe delivers crispy, browned, oven-fried chicken – perfect for a weeknight dinner! Inspired by the GH Illustrated Cookbook, this easy recipe uses a simple flour-spice bag method for even coating. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy (made from the delicious pan drippings!), summer corn, or winter carrots for a complete meal. Get ready for crispy, juicy perfection!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 960 kcal
Protein 188g
Rating 4.8 (96 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Chicken

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How to Make Baked Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a large roasting pan.
  2. In a heavy-duty plastic bag, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add chicken pieces (about 2 lbs), a few at a time, to the bag. Shake until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange chicken in the roasting pan, skin-side down, on top of the melted butter.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Flip chicken pieces and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
  7. Remove chicken from oven. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Make gravy using the pan drippings (remove excess fat first), leftover flour from the bag, and chicken stock as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

101g

Carbs

3g