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Oven Fried Chicken

Simple oven fried chicken is super moist, full of flavor and has that crispy outer layer that might be the best part. Best part is that it’s easy to make and goes with all kinds of sides.

overhead view of a plate of chicken, potatoes and green beans

Prep time: 10 min  |  Cook time: 45 min  |  Total: 55 min

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Ingredients

6 Tablespoons butter, plus 1-2 more for brushing

3/4 cup Bisquick mix

1 1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 pounds chicken drumsticks or thighs (skin on of off per preference)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Melt butter in the microwave and then pour onto a 9×13 baking sheet.

3. In a large bowl, mix together the Bisquick, paprika, salt and pepper. Dip and coat each chicken thigh or drumstick into the Bisquick mix. Then place the chicken on the pan of melted butter.

4. Brush chicken with the melted butter from the pan or use more butter if needed. Bake for 30 minutes. Flip chicken, brush with more melted butter from the pan and bake another 15 minutes.

5. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly and serve with your favorite side.

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