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MealDinnerChickenSouthernLow-SugarHigh-ProteinUnder 1 HourMeal PrepWeeknightBakingComfort FoodNorth American

Sweet & Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

featured in 8 Insanely Spicy Food Recipes - Are You Up For The Challenge?

This crispy and flavorful chicken is coated in a sweet and spicy mixture, then oven-fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love.

Dhruv Vohra
Tasty Team
92% would make again
Sweet & Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients

for 6 servings

Sweet & Spicy Seasoning

  • ½ tablespoon ground ginger
  • ½ tablespoon allspice
  • ½ tablespoon fresh thyme
  • ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour (125 g)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs (50 g)
  • 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (910 g), and legs
  • ¼ cup butter (55 g), melted

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 431
  • Fat 15g
  • Carbs 33g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 2g
  • Protein 36g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C)
  2. Combine all seasoning ingredients and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mixture to the Panko bread crumbs, set aside. (The extra seasoning can be used and stored for 1- 2 years!)
  3. Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, and finally seasoned Panko.
  4. Pour melted butter into the bottom of the 9x13 (22cm x 33cm) inch pan.
  5. Place each coated piece of chicken skin side down in the butter.
  6. Bake for 1 hour at 350˚F (175˚C) (times and temperatures may vary depending on the oven), flipping the chicken over halfway through.
  7. Enjoy!
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