Name: Oven Fried Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 large egg; ½ cup milk; 2 cups bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ⅓ cup salted butter (melted)

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Oven Fried Chicken Breast is the healthier version of a comfort food favorite! Made with chicken breasts dredged in a spiced breadcrumb mixture, this easy recipe is light on fat but big on flavor!

Baked chicken breast on a sheet pan that's been breaded.

Are you a fan of fried chicken? Oven-Fried Chicken is the lighter way to make crispy breaded chicken, plus it’s easier and not quite as messy!

This is a great recipe for a weeknight or if you simply don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen. Plus, it’s a guaranteed family favorite that your kids won’t complain about!

Crunchy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, you can enjoy this coated chicken with traditional sides like Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Corn, or Cheddar Drop Biscuits. Or, slice it on top of a fresh salad (like this Strawberry Spinach Salad) for a light, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients to make breaded baked chicken on a marble table.

What’s In It?

This Oven Baked Chicken Recipe consists of three components: Chicken breasts, an egg/milk mixture, and a breadcrumb/seasoning mixture.

First, each chicken piece is dunked in a mixture of eggs and milk, which helps the coating stick. Next, they’re covered in a blend of breadcrumbs, poultry seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.

Once baked, the coating turns golden brown and gets crunchy. It’s what makes the chicken breasts taste “fried” even though they’re baked.

How To Make Them

Anyone can make this “fried” chicken recipe, that’s what I love most about it – other than how delicious it is!

Mix: Beat your wet ingredients together in one bowl and combine your dry ingredients together in a separate bowl
Dredge: Dip the chicken breasts in the liquid then into the breadcrumbs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle: Pour the melted butter evenly over the tops of the chicken.
Bake: Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Substitutions and Variations:

You can drizzle olive oil over the chicken in place of butter.
You can also add other spices to the chicken breast seasoning like onion powder, celery salt, oregano, basil, or chili powder for a spicy kick.
Chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breast, but it’ll change the cooking time.
Enjoy these with your favorite dipping sauces like ketchup, BBQ sauce, or maple mustard sauce.
Another idea is to melt a piece of mozzarella cheese on top. Add some fresh grated Parmesan and marinara sauce for an easy chicken Parmesan dish!

Oven friend chicken breast sitting on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Can I Change The Cooking Time?

One thing you SHOULDN’T change is the cooking time and temperature, if possible.

While it may vary a bit depending on the size of the chicken breast, if you take too long to bake chicken — for instance, setting the oven to 350 and cooking it for 30 minutes or more — it could result in dry chicken. That’s why we aim for a hotter and faster cook.

However, cranking up the temperature to shorten the baking can result in a burned outside and raw inside!

The most important thing is that the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F. So, if you don’t already have one, I suggest investing in a good meat thermometer!

Breaded chicken breast sliced on a white plate.

Is Oven Fried Chicken Healthy?

These oven cooked chicken breasts contain fewer calories and fat than traditional deep-fried chicken. It’s definitely a healthier alternative if you’re watching your waistline.

To keep things healthy, try putting sliced Oven Baked Fried Chicken on top of a salad. This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy leftovers, too!

And since you’re going light on the meal, may I suggest splurging on a Soft Sugar Cookie or a piece of Brown Sugar Bacon Chocolate Cake for dessert? 😉

More Flavorful, Healthy Chicken Recipes:

Baked Chicken Wings — As tasty as fried chicken wings without the extra fat and hassle!
Ranch Chicken — Perfect for summer! These yummy skewers can be baked or grilled.
Lemon Chicken Thighs — Tender, juicy chicken with Asian-inspired flavors.
Honey Ginger Chicken — Roast an entire meal of chicken and veggies on one pan … can you say “easy”?
Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets — These crunchy chunks of chicken are baked, not fried, and ideal for dipping.

Oven Fried Chicken

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