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Baked Colonel Sanders Style Chicken Seasoning Recipe

Unlock the secret to unbelievably crispy and flavorful baked chicken! This recipe, perfected over years of experimentation, delivers Colonel Sanders-inspired deliciousness without the deep fryer. The versatile base seasoning mix is enough to coat 4 whole chickens (easily adjust for your needs!), creating a perfectly seasoned crust every time. Make a large batch and store the leftover seasoning mix for future culinary adventures – crispy chicken just got easier!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 676.5 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Colonel Sanders Style Chicken Seasoning

  • 4 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • Chili Powder (no quantity found)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Basil
  • Onion Salt (no quantity found)
  • 1 tablespoon Rubbed Sage
  • 1/3 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, 3 teaspoons White Pepper
  • Marjoram (no quantity found)
  • Allspice (no quantity found)
  • 4 Whole Chickens
  • Italian Salad Dressing (no quantity found)
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • Brown Sugar (no quantity found)
  • Butter Flavored Cooking Spray (no quantity found)
  • 2/3 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Onion Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar

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How to Make Baked Colonel Sanders Style Chicken Seasoning

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the base seasoning mix ingredients: 4 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 2 tablespoons onion powder, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon dried sage, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat).
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup granulated sugar.
  4. Gradually add the base seasoning mix to the flour and sugar mixture, whisking until evenly distributed.
  5. Wash and pat 4 whole chickens dry. Generously coat each chicken with the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring full coverage.
  6. Place the coated chickens in a large roasting pan.
  7. Bake for 80 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
  8. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

59g

Carbs

7g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Poultry Chicken Recipes The Americas American Southern Baking

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Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation Poultry Chicken Meat Whole Chicken 4 Hours Or Less