Oven Fried Chicken

Dr. Sweetpea is a huge fan of oven fried chicken. He grew up eating it often when his mom made it for him regularly and has many fond memories. I came across this recipe a few weeks ago and decided to make it for Dr. Sweetpea to see if he likes it as much as his mom's recipe. He was skeptical  but still told me to give it a shot. It took literally only one bite for Dr. Sweetpea to be over the moon about how good my oven fried chicken is. This will be on our regular rotation from now on.

Oven Fried Chicken

(Source: Cooks Country)

2 cups buttermilk

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 1/4 teaspoons table salt

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

8 split bone-­in chicken breasts (10 to 12 ounces each), skin removed and ribs trimmed with kitchen shears (I usually use boneless/skinless chicken thighs)

2 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes

3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon ground poultry seasoning

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

 Whisk buttermilk, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and hot sauce together in large bowl. Add chicken, turn to coat well, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.

Adjust oven rack to upper­-middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil, set wire rack on sheet, and coat rack with nonstick cooking spray.

Gently toss corn flakes, bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, poultry seasoning, paprika, and cayenne in shallow dish until combined. Drizzle oil over crumbs and toss until well coated. Working with one piece at a time, remove chicken from marinade and dredge in crumb mixture, firmly pressing crumbs onto all sides of chicken. Place chicken on prepared rack, leaving 1/2 inch of space between each piece. Bake until chicken is deep golden brown, juices run clear, and instant­read thermometer inserted deep into breast away from bone registers 160 degrees, 35 to 45 minutes.