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Southern-Style Baked Chicken Recipe

American · Main course · 65 min total

This Southern-Style Baked Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and coated in a crispy seasoned crust. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Place chicken thighs in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Turn to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Shake off excess.
5. Place chicken skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle melted butter over the chicken.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, collard greens, or cornbread.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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