Name: Granny's Oven Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup Italian dressing; 3-4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

This crispy Oven Fried Chicken recipe comes straight from Granny Jordan! The chicken gets dunked in Italian dressing for a boost of flavor. It comes out tender, juicy, with crispy skin and a golden brown finish.

Sliced oven-fried chicken on a blue plate with a baked potato and broccoli on the side.

Fried Chicken, Without the Mess

Regular fried chicken is delicious, but deep frying can be an absolute mess. With this oven-fried chicken, you still get that delicious crispy coating without all the fuss of a big ol’ pot of hot oil. Just a handful of simple ingredients, and you’re winning dinner!

This easy recipe came from Granny Jordan’s file of handwritten recipe cards, and as soon as I saw the ingredients, I knew I’d love it. Dipping it in Italian dressing makes a key difference, and the jazzed-up breading locks in moisture while baking, giving it a super crispy texture.

This really is the best oven-fried chicken. Give it a try for dinner tonight!

Ingredients

Bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese
Dried parsley
Garlic salt
Pepper
Italian dressing
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Close-up of juicy oven fried chicken with a fork.

What if I don’t have garlic salt?

If you don’t have garlic salt, just use a mix of garlic powder and salt instead. You can also experiment with different seasoning blends to customize the flavor of your chicken. Some options include paprika, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.

Golden brown oven-fried chicken breast on a plate with a baked potato and broccoli.

How to Make Granny’s Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Spraying a blue, glass baking dish with cooking spray.

2. In a shallow dish or pie plate, stir together bread crumbs, cheese, parsley flakes, garlic salt, and pepper. Then pour Italian dressing into a separate shallow bowl.

Ingredients for the breadcrumb mixture in a black shallow dish.

Italian dressing in a shallow black dish.

3. Dip each chicken breast first in the dressing on both sides, then dredge it in the breading mixture and transfer it to a plate.

Dunking a chicken breast in a shallow dish of Italian dressing.

Dunking a chicken breast in a shallow dish of breadcrumb mixture.

4. Now place your chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Bake until they are cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.

Breaded chicken breast in a blue glass baking dish before going in the oven.

Golden brown, oven-fried chicken breast on a blue glass baking dish.

My Favorite Fried Chicken Sides

Fried chicken just goes so well with so many sides, doesn’t it? Some of my favorite side dishes include Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Baked Velveeta Mac and Cheese when it comes to carbs. Pair either of these with my Broccoli with Cheese Sauce and Fresh Green Beans to round out the meal perfectly.

Two golden brown oven-fried chicken breasts on a white plate.

Storage

Have leftover chicken? Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze cooked chicken for up to 4 months. When ready to eat, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.

Yield: 4 servings