Southern Oven Fried Chicken

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 pounds chicken parts, bone-in, with skin or without
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C/Gas 7).
In a pie plate or a wide, shallow bowl combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Put the chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat thoroughly. Or combine the flour and seasonings in a paper bag or plastic food storage bag. Add chicken pieces a few at a time; shake gently to coat.
Put butter in a shallow baking pan; place it in the preheated oven. When the butter has melted, arrange chicken in the baking pan in a single layer, skin side down.

Bake for 30 minutes; turn and bake 15 minutes longer, or until chicken is tender and done (at least 165 F (73.9 C) on a food thermometer.*