Oven Fried Chicken (Baked Fried Chicken Breast)

Step 1

CUT chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, to create 4 even portions.

Step 2

PLACE chicken in a large bowl and marinate in milk for about 20 minutes.

Step 3

MIX together flour, paprika, all-purpose spice, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

PREHEAT oven to 400ºF.

Step 5

Place parchment paper on a 9x13 baking sheet. MELT butter and pour onto the parchment, coating the bottom of the pan/parchment.

Step 6

Lightly pat each chicken breast with a paper towel to remove excess milk before dipping. DIP each chicken breast, one at a time, in the flour mixture. COAT both sides liberally. PLACE in pan.

Step 7

REPEAT with all four chicken breasts, making sure there is a small amount of room between each breast in the pan. This will allow them to crisp while baking.

Step 8

BAKE at 400ºF for 35-40 minutes (or until the breading is golden brown and the juices run clear), flipping each breast after 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy!