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.
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.
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.
Granny's Oven Fried Chicken
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!
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
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and bake until they are cooked through, 30-40 minutes.
Do you cover the chicken while in the oven?
No, leave it un-covered.
Delicious and easy! Am making it again!!
Would this recipe work with boneless pork chops?
I don’t see why not.
Butter and saturated fats are back in favor again. Perhaps we can now leave the skin on the chicken…. one of the
better parts. Love your cookbook and your southern God- centered wisdom. I will try this recipe perhaps
with skin. I used to make an oven fried using crushed Rice Krispies .
Sounds like a plan to me!
Christy: I love this recipe, and make it often. I use chicken so much that my hubby says he may soon grow feathers. FYI: I almost always pin your recipes to my pinterest recipes to try.
Oh my goodness, I am so glad you are enjoying the recipes Sharon and thank you so much for pinning them and sharing them!!
My husband Reallllyyyy liked this recipe! He luvs fried chicken, but has to watch his cholesterol. This recipe is a keeper! Thanks!!! 🙂
I am so glad to hear it’s a keeper!!!
I used this chicken recipe tonight and we loved it! I loved how easy it was to prepare and my husband and I both loved how it tasted!. It is a keeper!!!! Thanks for another good recipe, Christy.
So glad to hear that you like it Janel!!