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The Best Oven Fried Chicken

It’s a dish that brings back memories of family dinners, summer cookouts, and Sunday lunches where everyone gathers around the table, plates piled high with crispy goodness.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preheat the oven:
  1. Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the coating:
  1. In a large Ziploc bag, combine the flour, panko, paprika, black pepper, salt, and seasoning salt. Shake well to mix evenly.
Coat the chicken:
  1. Add the chicken strips to the bag. Seal and shake until each piece is thoroughly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Arrange on baking sheet:
  1. Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving a little space between each piece.
Add the butter:
  1. Brush the melted butter generously over the top of each chicken strip. This helps create a golden, crispy finish.
Bake the chicken:
  1. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken strips over and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Check doneness:
  1. If the chicken is not fully cooked, continue baking for a few more minutes, checking frequently.
Drain and serve:
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess butter. Serve hot.
  2. Enjoy!