{"id":1205,"date":"2026-01-30T22:32:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:32:28","slug":"baked-kfc-style-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1205","title":{"rendered":"Baked KFC Style Chicken\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Baked \u201cKFC\u201d Style Chicken<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This baked \u201cKFC\u201d chicken recipe is inspired by the famous crispy, well-seasoned fried chicken, but it\u2019s made in the oven for a lighter, less greasy version. The chicken is coated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, baked until golden brown, crunchy on the outside, and juicy on the inside\u2014perfect for family dinners or special occasions.<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For the chicken:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 pieces chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or a mix)<\/li>\n<li>2 cups buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the coating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon dried basil<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon ground ginger<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon celery salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd\u20131 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For baking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3\u20134 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>Cooking spray or a little oil for the baking rack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instructions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Marinate the chicken:<\/strong><br \/>\nPlace the chicken pieces in a large bowl. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least <strong>2 hours<\/strong>, or preferably <strong>overnight<\/strong>. This step keeps the chicken juicy and flavorful.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the coating:<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a large bowl, mix the flour with all the herbs and spices. Stir well to make sure the seasoning is evenly distributed\u2014this spice blend is what gives the chicken its classic \u201cKFC-style\u201d flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coat the chicken:<\/strong><br \/>\nRemove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, pressing firmly so the coating sticks well. For extra crunch, dip the chicken back into the buttermilk and then into the flour again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preheat the oven:<\/strong><br \/>\nPreheat your oven to <strong>200\u00b0C (400\u00b0F)<\/strong>. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and lightly grease it. This allows hot air to circulate and helps the chicken get crispy on all sides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrange and butter:<\/strong><br \/>\nPlace the coated chicken pieces on the rack. Brush or drizzle melted butter or oil over the top of each piece to help achieve a golden, crispy crust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong><br \/>\nBake for <strong>40\u201345 minutes<\/strong>, turning the chicken halfway through cooking. The chicken should be golden brown, crispy on the outside, and fully cooked inside (internal temperature should reach 75\u00b0C \/ 165\u00b0F).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rest and serve:<\/strong><br \/>\nRemove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps the juices settle and keeps the meat tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or corn on the cob<\/li>\n<li>Add gravy or honey for dipping<\/li>\n<li>Perfect with biscuits or dinner rolls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tips &amp; Variations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extra crispy:<\/strong> Spray the chicken lightly with oil before baking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spicy version:<\/strong> Increase cayenne pepper or add chili powder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthier:<\/strong> Use skinless chicken and olive oil<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air fryer option:<\/strong> Cook at 190\u00b0C (375\u00b0F) for 25\u201330 minutes, flipping halfway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This baked \u201cKFC\u201d style chicken delivers <strong>big flavor, crunchy texture, and juicy meat<\/strong>\u2014all without deep frying. It\u2019s a comforting classic made easier and healthier at home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Baked \u201cKFC\u201d Style Chicken &nbsp; This baked \u201cKFC\u201d chicken recipe is inspired by the famous crispy, well-seasoned fried chicken,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1205"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1207,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1205\/revisions\/1207"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}