Baked Crispy Chicken Recipe
These crispy chicken pieces are an absolute treat for kids and adults. Marinated with a spicy egg mixture then coated in breadcrumbs for a nice crisp before being baked not fried. A very simple and easy recipe that needs only 10 minutes of work and 40 minutes of baking.
Everyone loves crispy deep-fried chicken but these are oven-baked instead of fried. Of course, these can also be deep-fried in oil. (see all meat recipes)
Today, I am baking them in a casserole but you can also place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Chicken – I like to use both chicken thighs and legs. Remove the backbone if attached to the thigh so it is easier to cook and easier to eat.
- Spices – these are lightly spiced with a few simple homemade spices but you can also use 1 tbsp of bottle masala instead.
- Breadcrumbs – Breadcrumbs make a lovely coating. For the coating here I have used breadcrumbs but if you like a thicker coating (similar to KFC) use crushed cornflakes. Then coat them well with oil before baking.
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Equipment /Tools
- Baking Dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs trimmed and patted dry
Marinade
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder dhania
- 1/4 tsp Cumin powder jeera
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric haldi
- 2 tbsp All-purose flour maida
Coating
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- !/2 tsp Pepper powder
Instructions
- Oven – Preheat the oven to 190°C/ 375°F / Gas Mark 5
- Marinade – In a large bowl combine all marinade ingredients. Egg with spices, salt, pepper, and flour. Add the chicken pieces Pro tip – Use a whisk to ensure the marinade is smooth. You can leave this chicken to marinate for up to 8 hours in the refrigerator. Thaw an hour before baking.
- Coating – In another bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. Remove them from the marinade and add them to the coating mixture one at a time pressing to make sure the coating does not fall. Pro tip – make sure the breadcrumb coats each chicken piece well so you have a nice crisp texture when baked.
- Bake – Place the chicken pieces into a 13 x 9 baking dish. Spray generously with cooking spray. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until lightly golden.Pro tip – You can also use a baking tray lined with parchment paper. A cooking spray works best for this recipe but you can also use a brush and coat each chicken with oil.
- Cool – when baked remove the chicken from the pan and place them on a wire rack. This will prevent them from going soggy on the bottom.
Recipe Notes
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