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Oven Fried Chicken

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Oven Fried Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce is an easy sheet pan meal. Chicken that tastes deep fried when biting into it, using a simple technique to get the chicken super crispy with no need for deep frying.

I wish a plate of this was in front of me again. It was gone too soon… Oven Fried Chicken with Broccoli + Honey Garlic Sauce! Now this is the perfect meal for a fussy eater and even just for a regular family dinner!

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Oven Fried Chicken

Searching the inter webs for oven fried chicken, I’d constantly run into recipes that pour oil into the baking tray to deep fry the chicken pieces in the oven, but we found every piece would turn out so oily.

Mixing the oil into the breadcrumbs nails it down to an earth shattering crunch. BUT. don’t just use any breadcrumb. To get the ultimate crunch, use Panko, which is a Japanese-style breadcrumb easily found in the Asian section of any supermarket.

The honey garlic sauce to go with it is crazy delicious!

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This is the result of my children begging me for KFC. I love you children, but I love our health even more. It took me a few months to perfect this recipe and getting the crunchy textured coating perfect.

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To make it easier, I set up a work station with flour, egg wash and the breadcrumb / oil mixture, with the baking sheet close by to work one by one. Coat, dip, dredge, place on baking sheet. Repeat.

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Bake in the oven with a light spray of cooking oil, and half way through cooking, add your prepared broccoli to the baking sheet. Of course, you can use chicken drumsticks, tenders or breast.

Drizzle with Honey Garlic Sauce.

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And you have a sheet pan dinner done in 45 minutes (not including prep time).

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More Chicken recipes you may like: Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken | Easy Thai Satay Chicken | Mozzarella Chicken In Tomato Sauce | Roasted Asian Glazed Chicken Thighs !

Oven Fried Chicken

Oven Fried Chicken tastes deep fried when biting into it, using a simple technique to get the chicken super crispy with no need for deep frying!
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Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 55 mins
Total: 1 hr 15 mins
Serves: 6 people

Ingredients

For The Broccoli:

  • 2 broccoli heads , washed and dried, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper

For The Chicken:

  • 6 skinless chicken thighs, bone in*
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoky)
  • 1 3/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, to serve

For The Honey Garlic Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or white or apple cider) optional**
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking / parchment paper or spray a nonstick tray with cooking oil spray; set aside.
  • Add the broccoli to a bowl with the oil, garlic, salt and pepper, mix to combine. Set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set up a work station with 3 shallow bowls. To one bowl, add the flour and set aside. In the second bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, the 3/4 teaspoon of salt and paprika. In the third bowl, mix the Panko with the vegetable oil (I find it easier to use my hands).
  • Working one by one, evenly coat the chicken in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, then dredge in the Panko mixture, pressing to coat. Place onto prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken thighs.
  • Lightly spray each chicken thigh over the top with cooking oil spray (this is optional, but I have found it to crisp the chicken even more). Bake for 25 minutes, remove from the oven and arrange the broccoli next to or around the chicken, and place back into the oven to cook for a further 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through; the crust is crispy and golden brown, and the broccoli is tender-crisp (Note: flip the broccoli after around 10 minutes if you find the tops charring).
  • While the chicken is in the oven, prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey soy sauce, vinegar (if using) and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and quickly reduce heat to low. Pour the prepared cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and stir through until sauce thickens (about 2 minutes). Set aside and allow to cool.
  • Garnish chicken with parsley and serve immediately with the honey garlic sauce.

Notes

*Drumsticks can also be used. If you want to substitute with breast or tenders, reduce baking time down to 20 minutes and add the broccoli at the start of cooking instead of halfway through as the recipe suggests.
**I love the addition of vinegar in the sauce to cut throughout the sweetness of the honey, but have made it without and it's sweeter but just as good too.

Nutrition

Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 30.3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Kniomy says

    August 26, 2022 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    Just baked this recipe and looks and tasted Good. I will modify eggs, Panko and vegetable oil next time.( Not enough for 6 thighs)

    Reply
  2. Robin says

    November 21, 2020 at 5:02 am

    5 stars
    This is the best recipe I have tried. Chicken, broccoli and sauce were delicious. Removed the skin and cooked it separately for extra crunch.

    Reply
  3. Andrea says

    October 30, 2020 at 4:05 am

    5 stars
    Such a great recipe! It was a hit with my family -( that enjoys Popeye’s chicken once in awhile and was so sad when the location closed near us). It really turned out delicious. I did use chicken thighs with skin on. It’s going in the recipe binder – it’s a keeper!

    Reply
  4. kathleen says

    October 21, 2020 at 12:17 am

    Hi. I can’t remember if I am suppose to flip the chicken 1/2 way through or not. I use bone in breasts. Thanks you!

    Reply
  5. Sally Frye says

    September 10, 2020 at 8:02 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing. The only issue I ran into was seeing straight away the amounts of egg mix and Panko would not be enough, easy fix. I didn’t have enough honey so I used Golden Syrup, which is similar, it wouldn’t thicken but was delicious anyway. Rice accompanied this dish. This is a keeper. Simply amazing.

    Reply
  6. Rey says

    July 24, 2020 at 10:34 am

    Made this today. I’d post a photo if I could since it looked so good on a plate. I soaked the chicken in a milk/yogurt bath for 24 hours. I substituted Panko with crushed rice puffs and used a pancake mix instead of straight flour (used same flour for the sauce instead of cornstarch). Also used asparagus instead of broccoli. All worked very well and the chicken was delicious. Timing and temperature was spot on for a gas oven.

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  7. Fran says

    July 05, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    I just found 2 small packets of soy sauce from a take-out (in a former post thought I had used the bottle) so thought i didn’t have any – excited now to make the sauce – chicken is in the oven. Thank again for the recipe. Cheers!

    Reply
  8. Fran says

    July 05, 2020 at 11:29 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for the recipe. I am using a different veg. so will probably leave chicken in about 40 to 45 min. Also, I don’t have soy sauce (just used it up) so will try the sauce for next time and use a different one or just enjoy chicken as it is without a sauce. Nice to have the recipe without the skin. When i was a teen ager, my dad used to bring us real fried chicken. It wasn’t thick and was not greasy at all. A nice memory.

    Reply
  9. Dana S says

    June 07, 2020 at 1:44 am

    5 stars
    I am FRAMING this recipe, it is so good!!!! I used sesame oil rather than vegetable oil which I didn’t have. I also ran out of Panko half way so crushed croutons for the rest of the batch. The paprika and the oil on the Panko make it so flavorful and crunchy.

    Reply
  10. Nicole Prato says

    May 21, 2020 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    Didnt make the broccoli or sauce, but the chicken was really good. I might add more seasonings next time but great as is.

    Reply
  11. Vicki Covington says

    May 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    5 stars
    We needed something interesting to eat while under stay at home. Everyone thought this was delicious! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  12. Nat says

    May 09, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Hi Karina, I don’t have cornstarch do I leave it out or use plain flour instead?

    Reply
  13. Rita says

    May 07, 2020 at 8:42 am

    Sounds like a wonderful recipe, however, I like skin on chicken, wondering if leaving skin on with change how chicken turns out? Will skin crisp up with coating? Has anyone tried leaving skin on?

    Reply
    • Joanne Q. says

      June 07, 2020 at 9:48 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today with the skin on. Family and I ate the skin as well. Very good and crunchy.

      Reply
    • Krissie says

      July 11, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      I did mine with skin on. Tasted really good… Better than many restaurants!!

      Reply
    • Michele says

      July 22, 2022 at 7:54 am

      I leave skin on and put pat butter on each piece not oil…yummy and crispy

      Reply
  14. Zunera says

    May 04, 2020 at 9:48 am

    Hi!!
    Wanted to ask if we can use breast fillets for this recipe? And how many pieces?
    Do we need to flatten it before the coating procedure?
    Thank you

    Reply
  15. Eva says

    April 22, 2020 at 7:25 am

    Delicious every time I’ve made it: skinless, skin-on, with/without bones. Technique makes this an even crisper, tastier version than ‘the Colonel’s recipe’ with all of the flavor but so much less of the fat, which my family has never missed. So glad I found it, especially now that we’re all cooking more during this time of stay-home, save lives era we find ourselves in. Bookmarking this, for sure. Thank you, and be well!

    Reply
  16. Samantha says

    April 09, 2020 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing! I have made it twice now; once with thighs and once with boneless skinless breasts. Both times the meat was tender and juicy and the coating was delicately crunchy. Flavors were on point. I will experiment with other flavors, seasonings but this method of breading and baking is the best!

    Reply
    • Zunera says

      May 04, 2020 at 9:50 am

      How many breast fillets did u use for this recipe? Did u made them thinner?

      Reply
  17. Debby Testrake says

    April 09, 2020 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    Last night my family devoured every bite of this delicious dish! My daughters claimed it was the best fried chicken and the best broccoli they had ever had….quite a statement!! I didn’t have Panko breadcrumbs so substituted regular bread crumbs(about half), crushed Ritz and Wheat Thin crackers and instant potato flakes. The thin chicken breasts I used were placed on a wire cooling rack over the cookie sheet, which allowed the bottom of the pieces to be nice and crispy. The sauce is spectacular and quite different from any sauce I would typically use with a chicken recipe like this one. Thank you for a great trio of recipes. My family has already requested it again. 🙂

    Reply
  18. debbie says

    April 05, 2020 at 6:23 am

    i have a convection oven, could I turn on the fan to make it crispier? Also I would use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Do you think using the convection would dry out the chicken too much?

    Reply
  19. Jessica Precht says

    April 03, 2020 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    Just made this recipe. Very good. I didn’t have panko so I used crushed cracker crumbs and it was fine.

    Reply
  20. Renee Carter says

    April 03, 2020 at 2:33 am

    I love all your recipies thanks gorbsharomg them ? I have a quick question. Can I substitute avocado oil for the vegetable oil?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      April 06, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  21. Dave says

    February 25, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    All I have on hand is some Italian bread crumbs, will it work?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 25, 2020 at 6:44 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  22. Priscilla Katuramu says

    February 21, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    Made this chicken last night and it was delicious!! So crispy and juicy!! The only change I’d make next time is to put a wire tray in the baking tray so the chicken sits on that and the bottom can get crispy too but otherwise another awesome recipe!! Thanks Karina

    Reply
    • Priscilla Berenson says

      December 26, 2020 at 1:29 am

      Thanks Priscilla. Wire rack is a great idea! (Another) Priscilla

      Reply
  23. Bob says

    December 22, 2019 at 3:34 am

    Do you have to mix the bread crumbs with oil? I thought the whole purpose of oven baking is to avoid frying it in oil.

    Reply
  24. Kim says

    October 23, 2019 at 1:32 am

    Can I leave the skin on the chicken?

    Reply
  25. Lorraine Poitrinal says

    February 23, 2019 at 6:30 am

    Hi there….if i leave the skin on will it change how the chicken come out. Maybe i will try half and half but im wondering if anyone has tried.
    I made the top of stove dish with this sauce and it was delicious!!! Ive made it 3 times so far.
    Lorraine

    Reply
    • Daniela says

      February 01, 2020 at 8:06 am

      Did you try it?? If so how’d it turn out?

      Reply
  26. Kristen says

    December 06, 2018 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    Incredible recipe! I found I only needed half the bread crumbs and oil. Sauce is amazing and the chicken was perfect! I would eat every day! Thank you!

    Reply
  27. Anita says

    July 22, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    We have a beehive and I cannot wait to try this recipe! Is there something I can substitute for the soy sauce?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      July 23, 2018 at 3:06 pm

      That is awesome! You are welcome to substitute the soy sauce with something that you prefer.

      Reply
    • Robin says

      January 27, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      I would try coconut aminos.

      Reply
    • httr says

      March 30, 2020 at 5:02 am

      big tree farms coco amino

      Reply
  28. Charlene says

    May 30, 2018 at 3:28 am

    Hello,
    If I substitute chicken breast’s and wings how long would I bake them?
    Thank you!

    Reply
  29. Charlene says

    May 29, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Karina,
    When you mention using chicken drumsticks or breasts and bake only 20 minutes-do you mean it will take only 20 minutes total baking time.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 31, 2018 at 2:24 am

      Yes, you are right. You will bake them for 25 minutes then add broccoli and bake another 20 minutes. Hope that helps!! Enjoy your meal! XO

      Reply
  30. Joseph Hanes says

    April 08, 2018 at 5:18 am

    5 stars
    Holy crap! I just now made this sauce. It is awesome! We eat a lot of chicken and I wanted something different to switch up the flavors. My first thought after tasting this sauce was, ” This tastes like something from my favorite chinese restaurant”. I now have a go to sauce for chicken. I think it would go well with pork too. Thank you!

    Reply
  31. Julie says

    March 22, 2018 at 7:34 am

    Loved this oven fried chicken with the honey garlic sauce! It is so good! My entire family loved it. Thanks! So glad I found your website.

    Reply
  32. Anita says

    March 05, 2018 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    Hi Karina

    Made the Chicken with Sun Dried TomatoParmesan Sauce & it was super delicious , everyone in the family loved it. I did add mushrooms to it too ‘
    I’ll be making the Oven Fried Chicken with Broccoli & Honey Garlic Sauce for Sunday Family dinner

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 05, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      Yum! Mushrooms sounds great! Great idea and touch! Enjoy your next recipe! Thanks so much for following along with me and sharing your comment!

      Reply
  33. Barb says

    February 19, 2018 at 5:13 am

    loved the honey garlic chicken, but I can not get the video to work

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 23, 2018 at 9:33 am

      OH no! Thanks for letting me know! I will take a look at the video.

      Reply
  34. Lindsay says

    February 09, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner and it was amazing! My husband was a bit disappointed when I said ‘broccoli and chicken’ for dinner…but once he took a bite he couldn’t get enough.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 09, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      That is great to hear! I am glad he was happily surprised! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  35. Lex says

    October 12, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Hi Karina, Can I add other vegetables like carrots or potatoes? If so when should I add it ?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 25, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      Hey Lex! Yes definitely! I’d add any root veggies at the same time as the chicken goes into the oven, as they take a lot longer to cook. Just make sure you cut them into 1-inch pieces and they should be fine!

      Reply
  36. Natalie says

    March 09, 2017 at 8:21 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was delicious! Even my super fussy three year old loved it, which at the moment is saying something. I actually forgot to make the sauce and it was still amazing. Thanks Karina!

    Reply
  37. Jenny says

    May 27, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Just finished cooking and eating this dish and it was great. The sauce is awesome, I’ll definitely make it again 🙂

    Reply
  38. Brooke says

    May 26, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    Is it possible to use Chicken Breasts instead of chicken Thighs for this? I made the Chicken Picatta last night and it was delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 31, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Hi Brooke! Yes definitely! And I’m so happy you liked the Piccata!

      Reply
  39. Stacey says

    May 20, 2016 at 1:03 am

    This looks amazing! I only have frozen broccoli – could I substitute, or do I need to adjust cooking time/prep because it’s frozen?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 22, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Hi Stacey! I’d thaw the broccoli a little before baking with the chicken just to make sure it will cook through and crisp up. But you can also add it together with the chicken at the same time and keep an eye on it!

      Reply
  40. Nixxs says

    May 19, 2016 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    This is the best baked chicken recipe EVER! Thank you for reviving my dinner routine! =)

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 19, 2016 at 3:38 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  41. Brittney says

    May 18, 2016 at 11:13 am

    I see that you have lemons in your recipe pictures. Are we supposed to add lemon slices to the meal at some point? I don’t want to miss out on any of the deliciousness!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 18, 2016 at 11:19 am

      Hi Brittney! I always serve any type of fried chicken or schnitzel with a drizzle of lemon. It’s not included in the recipe it’s just something I love to eat it with 🙂

      Reply
  42. Mary says

    May 08, 2016 at 9:50 am

    5 stars
    Excellent

    Reply
  43. Sejal says

    May 08, 2016 at 1:10 am

    I made oven fried chicken with broccoli. It was so good. Nobody could ever tell that it was roasted and not fried! My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant quality dish… Thank you….

    Reply
  44. terri says

    May 07, 2016 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    we adore Panko and I can’t wait to try this!! most Panko I find is on the aisle with the flour and sugar, but in the area of the bread crumbs and coatings…. just in case someone can’t find it in their Asian food aisle. =)

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 07, 2016 at 8:06 am

      Thank you Terri!

      Reply

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