Baked Fried Chicken: Crispy, Crunchy, and Oven-Baked Perfection

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Crispy Coating:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil (for drizzling)

Preparation

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

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