Barefoot Contessa's Classic Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
A classically delicious oven-fried chicken recipe yields crisp yet tender pieces without constant stove attention.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Place chicken in a large bowl, pour buttermilk over, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
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Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; coat each chicken piece thoroughly after removing from buttermilk.
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Heat vegetable oil to a depth of 1 inch to 360 F in a large stockpot.
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Fry chicken in batches for about 3 minutes per side until light golden brown, ensuring not to overcrowd; allow oil to return to 360 F between batches.
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Transfer fried chicken pieces to a metal baking rack set on a sheet pan.
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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Serve hot.