Granny’s Oven Fried Chicken

 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Granny's Oven Fried Chicken

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This oven-fried chicken brings all the comfort of Grandma’s cooking with a crispy coating and juicy, tender chicken. A dunk in Italian dressing gives it an extra boost of flavor!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a shallow bowl or pie plate, stir together bread crumbs, cheese, parsley flakes, garlic salt, and pepper. Pour Italian dressing into a separate shallow bowl.
3. Dip each chicken breast into the salad dressing to coat both sides, then dredge it in the bread crumb mixture and transfer it to a plate.
4. Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and bake until they are cooked through, 30-40 minutes.