Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

"Plan ahead the chicken needs to marinate for 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Although I have used 2 tablespoons Louisana hot sauce, you can add in more if desired, trust me the chicken will not be overly spicy!"
 
Download
photo by Baby Kato photo by Baby Kato
photo by Baby Kato
Ready In:
8hrs 45mins
Ingredients:
18
Yields:
10 chicken pieces
Advertisement

ingredients

Advertisement

directions

  • In a large bowl mix together buttermilk, oil, hot pepper sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh garlic, 1 tsp salt and black pepper (I use about 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper) whisk to combine well, then add in the onion.
  • Add in the chicken pieces and turn to coat thoroughly with the mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 8-24 hours, turning the chicken pieces occasionally.
  • Place a rack (I use a cookie rack, it fits perfectly!) on a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet.
  • In a bowl mix together breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, flour, thyme, paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard marinade) letting any excess to drip off (do not leave any onions slices on the chicken, discard with marinade).
  • Add in the chicken pieces to the breadcrumb mixture, and turn to coat the chicken evenly on all sides.
  • Arrange the chicken on the rack that is on the baking sheet (skin side up).
  • Let stand for around 30 minutes.
  • Set oven to 425° (let oven heat up for 10 minutes, oven must be HOT!).
  • Drizzle the melted butter on top of the chicken pieces.
  • Bake until crisp and golden brown about 45-50 minutes.

Questions & Replies

Got a question? Share it with the community!
Advertisement

Reviews

  1. This recipe was originally from Bon Appetit in June of 2000. I loved it then and love it now. Kittencal made a couple of adjustments. I would follow the original a little more closely such as using 3 tbsp of hot sauce, a large onion, and only using 3 tbsp butter for the coating. Thanks for posting!
     
  2. This wonderful chicken was juicy and tender with an amazing flavor. The marinade was quick and easy to make and added so much to the chicken. The legs and thighs which marinaded for 24 hours were very tasty with a crispy and golden skin. Tonight we enjoyed the chicken warm, I can't wait to have it cold for lunch tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this excellant recipe Kitten.
     
  3. Excellent chicken. My family loves it. I used olive oil to drizzle over the chicken...better for you. Love it Kittencal. Thank you again.
     
  4. I loved these! I used all drumsticks and took the skin off two of them for my DH. He actually went for a third and peeled the skin off and said it was still way better than those without skin (no surprise here). I myself had the skin on, and really enjoyed the flavor. I used about 3 tablespoons of Frank's hot sauce and marinated for about 24 hours it was the perfect amount of spice/seasonings. UPDATE: My DH had the leftovers for lunch and liked them even better the next day!
     
  5. Very nice! The chicken was very tender, juice and flavourful due to the marinade. I turned the chicken pieces the other way round after about 25 minutes to crisp up the under side. Much liked by all the family and very easy!
     
Advertisement

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Find More Recipes