cheli's oven baked southern "fried" chicken

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
chris elizondo
Chicago, IL

Fried chicken is always a winner in my house. This little treasure of a recipe is my own original recipe taken one further step and made healthier by Oven Baking..Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For cheli's oven baked southern "fried" chicken

  • 2 1/2 -3 lb
    chicken pieces
  • CHICKEN SEASONING - MIX AND SET ASIDE
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • CHICKEN WASH
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    mild red pepper or hot sauce - i use valentina brand
  • CHICKEN COATING
  • 1 1/2 c
    self rising flour
  • 3 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 2 tsp
    salt

How To Make cheli's oven baked southern "fried" chicken

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Season the chicken well on all sides with the seasoning mix. In one medium and 'open' bowl, beat the milk into the eggs. Add the hot sauce and beat again.
  • 2
    In a second medium 'open' bowl, mix the coating ingredients well.
  • 3
    Dip the seasoned chicken into the wash making sure that all of the chicken is well coated-then immediately move it to the coating bowl. Dredge the chicken and rotate it so that it is well covered. If desired, u may redip the piece in the wash and recoat for a thicker coating.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then turn and bake for 15 more minutes. Enjoy!

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