Best 8 Super Crispy Baked Chicken Recipes
Craving for a crispy and juicy baked chicken without the hassle of deep-frying? Look no further than this collection of super crispy baked chicken recipes. These recipes offer a variety of flavors and techniques to achieve the perfect crispy texture and juicy interior. From classic herb-roasted chicken to tantalizing honey garlic chicken and flavorful lemon pepper chicken, there's something for every palate. Get ready to enjoy a healthier and equally delicious alternative to fried chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN
The best Whole Roasted Chicken recipe starts with a dry salt brine, creating a golden brown, crispy roast chicken with flavorful, juicy meat.
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Dinner
Time P1DT1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet. Liberally sprinkle salt all over the outside of the chicken. Cover the chicken loosely with parchment paper and refrigerate overnight (about 24 hours).
- Preheat oven to 500° F. Let the chicken sit on the counter and come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before roasting.
- In a large bowl, toss together the potatoes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place potatoes in the bottom of a cast iron Dutch oven. Add the lemon, garlic and onion. Drizzle with about 1 more tablespoon of olive oil. Place thyme and rosemary on top.
- Place the chicken on top of the potatoes and herbs in the Dutch oven. Tie the legs of the chicken together and tuck the wings underneath. Brush with melted butter and season with pepper.
- Roast chicken at 500° F for 20 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350° F and continue roasting for 30-40 more minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165° F when inserted between the thigh and breast.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the chicken and potatoes, Calories 719 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 42 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Sodium 199 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS
This is a wonderfully simple and delicious recipe to use for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
Provided by John Goddard
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Set a wire rack inside a broiler pan or baking pan.
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Lift up skin gently; sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder under the skin. Replace skin. Season skin and underside of the thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Arrange on the rack.
- Roast in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Continue roasting until juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 90 mg
EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN
This is an easy way to have the fried chicken texture, but baked.
Provided by Gail
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
- Mix cracker crumbs, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into melted margarine and press into cracker mixture until coated. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEGS DRUMSTICKS RECIPE
This 10-minute-prep easy oven roasted chicken drumsticks recipe will make SUPER crispy baked chicken legs that turn out perfectly every time! It's the only guide for how to bake chicken legs you'll ever need.
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an oven safe rack on top. (I use this set, which includes the baking sheet and rack that fits perfectly.)
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels, which will help them get crispy. Arrange the chicken legs on the rack.
- Brush the chicken drumsticks with melted butter. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Bake the chicken legs in the oven for 25 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 kcal, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 262 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
SUPER CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN
Combine mashed potato flakes with Parmesan cheese for an ultra-crunchy coating to oven-baked chicken that is oh-so-tender and perfectly moist.-June Brown, Veneta, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow dish, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese, poultry seasoning and pepper. Place butter in another shallow dish. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with potato flake mixture. , Place on a lightly greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 50-65 minutes or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 766 calories, Fat 48g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 53g protein.
CRISPY AND TENDER BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS
A simple spice blend gives tons of flavor to the crispy skin and moist, juicy thigh meat. This is in the oven in just minutes for a delicious (and budget-friendly!) main dish.
Provided by Nicole Burdett
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Arrange chicken thighs on prepared baking sheet.
- Combine garlic salt, onion salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, and pepper together in a small container with a lid. Close the lid and shake container until spices are thoroughly mixed. Sprinkle spice mixture liberally over chicken thighs.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven until skin is crispy, thighs are no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 177.5 mg
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN WINGS
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the wings: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and brush the foil with the oil.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels, then sprinkle with the baking powder and toss to evenly coat in a large mixing bowl. Spread the wings evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, crispy and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For the dry rub: Combine the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, granulated sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne and celery seeds in a small bowl.
- Remove the wings from the oven and add to another large mixing bowl. Season well with some of the rub, and then toss to coat. (Reserve the remaining rub for another use.) Serve immediately.
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN
For pull-apart tender chicken with crisp, deeply spiced skin, rub it with a spicy-sweet mix and roast it low and slow while you're doing something else. Because this chicken is cooked at a moderately low temperature, the spices will bloom but not burn, and the chicken fat will render slowly and completely (which means you don't need any oil). The smoky rub in this recipe will turn the chicken skin into what tastes like a barbecue potato chip, but you can use other spice blends, too, like garam masala or Montreal steak seasoning. Just be sure your mix includes sugar for browning and salt for accentuating flavors. Whole chicken legs (with the thigh and drumstick attached) provide a more generous portion of juicy meat and skin that shatters, but a mix of drumsticks and bone-in thighs work, too.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, poultry, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne with a fork or your fingers. Rub the spice mix all over the chicken. (You can do this step 1 to 12 hours ahead. Refrigerate uncovered, then bring to room temperature before cooking.)
- Place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Bake, without flipping, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crisp, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Eat the chicken with pan drippings spooned over top.
Tips:
- To achieve crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before baking and coat it with a mixture of melted butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Baking the chicken at a high temperature (425°F) for a short amount of time will help to create a crispy crust.
- Using a baking rack will allow the air to circulate around the chicken, resulting in more even cooking and crispier skin.
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for a few minutes at the end of the cooking time.
- Be sure to let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and simple preparation, this baked chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite. You will need just a few basic ingredients and about an hour of your time to create a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this baked chicken is sure to impress.
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