Betty's Southern Oven-Fried Chicken Breast Recipe

[dreamer13htown]

Love your dishes. You give me so many new meals to make for my family :)

[momentomori93]

your awesome i watch these when I'm hungry!

[overdrive2023x]

I've made this a couple times, and areas of the chicken keep coming out soggy. I'm cooking it according to the video, and using a cast iron skillet. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Am I using too much flour?

[bettyskitchen]

@overdrive2023x It seems like the temperature is too low. Try increasing the temperature, and I don't think any of the chicken will be soggy!

--Betty :)

[krissy32984]

Can u make this recipe with whole split chicken breast with ribs?

[bettyskitchen]

@krissy32984 Yes, that would be great!

--Betty :)

[lynxcrasy]

it loooks sooooo delicious! thx for the video, going to try it tomorrow!

[simsim8558]

Love it. I'm so glad I ran to you on Youtube. Thank you beautiful <3

[simsim8558]

Love it. I'm so glad I ran to you on Youtube. Thank you beautiful <3

[zahraa12345]

PLEASE!!! Make a cookbook!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

@zahraa12345 I have two cookbooks that are available on lulu(dot) com.

--Betty :)

[fishing691]

Great videos Betty! I have just discovered your channel and I love it. So useful and inspiring! Thanks for your videos.

[bettyskitchen]

@fishing691 Thanks for your lovely comment! Welcome aboard!

--Betty :)

[supertrex2]

how do u clean that skillet

[bettyskitchen]

@supertrex2 I put hot water in it an soak it until crumbs, etc. are loose. Then I remove as many of the crumbs as I can and discard them. After that, it is easy enough to wash the skillet just like a regular skillet. (I prefer not to soak a cast iron skillet overnight, because it may then need to be re-seasoned.

--Betty :)

[lgoffinet]

thanks so much for the recipe i am making it for dinner!!!

[bettyskitchen]

@lgoffinet That's great! I hope you enjoy it!

---Betty :)

[sbsqueen]

@bettyskitchen ...betty i absolutely loved this video! you just made it so clear and easy thank you!

[bettyskitchen]

@sbsqueen Thanks for your sweet comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@vickvick1109 Italian bread crumbs would be great on this oven-fried chicken!

--Betty :)

[DrSlipMD]

Hmm not sure what I should do if I don't have any oven-safe pans...

[bettyskitchen]

@DrSlipMD You should fry it completely on top of the stove if your pans are not oven-safe.

--Betty :)

[KissHope]

Stove oven combo is the only way to really imho to come out with juicy chicken but done chicken. lol I like to add pepper,salt,paprika, garlic powder and onion powder to the flour to add some real kick of flavor.

[bettyskitchen]

@KissHope Your seasoning mix sounds wonderful! Thanks for your great comment!

--Betty :)

[KissHope]

@bettyskitchen

Forgot to mention just watched America's Test Kitchen and they added 1 tsp of baking powder to the buttermilk and 1 tsp salt, letting chicken soak for at least 4 hrs. Then dredging in the flour etc. The baking powder works in unison with the buttermilk tendering the meat but more importantly aids in a better crust. Being from KY too I can eat chicken 5 x's a week so can't wait to try it and see it works.

[bettyskitchen]

@KissHope Thanks for sharing this great tip!

--Betty :)

[3xquisit3]

Hi Betty, does the flour have to be self-rising?

[bettyskitchen]

@3xquisit3 No, that's what I usually have on hand, but all-purpose is fine!

--Betty :)

[orlendatube]

i'm excited about how simple this is as well as teh fact that it isnt deep fried all the way through! cool beans!

[o2010o]

u have a lovely and beautiful kitchen:)

[bobbysaka2003]

Yum

[advancepraiser]

Im going to try this recipe maybe tomorrow, depending on how your bbq vid is going to look.... I think Im stuck between the two!!!! lol thanks for helping me have a much versatile menu for my hubby and I. Yaaayyyy new meals...lol

[chrisbrown456]

would it be wise to add additional flavorings to the breading mixture,like smoked paprika,red pepper flakes,or cayenne pepper if someone making this recipie wanted it a little spicier?

[lovemymusicmuch]

whoo hoo nice im from Kentucky too! Nice recipe, and yea better then KFC. I like how you try to make your food heathier! love it!

[AelafT]

I'm cooking this, but with a fryer instead...it smells delicious

[countryconspiracy]

Hi Betty. I love your recipes. I was wondering what you do with the oil when you're done. Put it down the drain? In the trash can? Thanks.

[bettyskitchen]

@countryconspiracy I keep clean jars under my sink--like from mayonnaise or Italian sauce. I put oil that I don't plan to re-use in them until each is full, and then it goes in the garbage. It is very neat and clean.

--Betty :)

[countryconspiracy]

@bettyskitchen Good idea. Thanks!

[countryconspiracy]

Hi Betty. I love your recipes. I was wondering what you do with the oil when you're done. Put it down the drain? In the trash can? Thanks.

[countryconspiracy]

Hi Betty. I love your recipes. I was wondering what you do with the oil when you're done. Put it down the drain? In the trash can? Thanks.

[lollipop1011011]

yummmmmmmmm ^^

[muchacabesa]

Trying to get my little boys to eat chicken. I will use this recipe tonight.

[crazyj74]

Im Makin it Right NOw it smells so good

[lizaola4]

I tried this recipe for dinner tonight, but with chicken legs...........and they were awesome!! They were sooooo moist! Thanks for your tutorials!! :)

[bettyskitchen]

@lizaola4 You are welcome!  Thanks for your great feedback!

--Betty :)

[DreamloverLambi]

betty i just got done eating the breast they came out so good the skin was crispy and the white meat was moist :) it was soo delicious thank you!!

[bettyskitchen]

@DreamloverLambi Thanks for your wonderful feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[DreamloverLambi]

@bettyskitchen your very welcome i was wondering do you have a recipie for spaghetti?

[bettyskitchen]

@DreamloverLambi Yes, I have about four different spaghetti recipes. Just search for spaghetti in bettyskitchen.

--Betty :)

[DreamloverLambi]

im making these now with som mac & cheese ill let u know how they come out :)

[don417]

Betty, fat is flavor.

[bettyskitchen]

@don417 I don't disagree; I just do without the excess fat for health purposes.

--Betty :)

[don417]

@bettyskitchen I completely understand. I do have one question; Doesn't your oven get rather messy since you put the fry pan with the oil in it to bake? Last comment, you look good in black.

[bettyskitchen]

@don417 Thanks for your compliment! The oven does get spattered a bit, but I do so much cooking and baking that I run the oven cleaner regularly. If I didn't have an oven cleaner, I would be more watchful about frying in the oven. I will be showing stove top fried chicken with crust next week!

--Betty :)

[Dwilkers1A]

OK so. I made this recipe tonight. I did it just the way Betty does except I seasoned the flour with a splash of cayenne pepper.

I made 2 batches. 25 minutes struck me as too long to fry chicken so I only went with 20, and I didn't brown it long enough on the stove-top before hitting the oven. It came out a bit too lightly browned for my taste, but it was still good. Second batch I was much more careful to brown and it spent the full 25 minutes in the oven.

It was delicious. Thanks Betty! A+

[bettyskitchen]

@Dwilkers1A Thanks for your great feedback--it will be helpful to others who try this recipe.  I really appreciate your comment!

--Betty :)

[DV8DEX]

THANK YOU FOR THE VID AND THE IDEA !!!!!!

[Dwilkers1A]

Betty's approach to fried chicken breasts is a good bit simpler than mine and I suspect it is just as good if not better. Combine this with her Fried Chicken Gravy recipe and mashed potatoes and another veggie and you've got a very nice meal indeed.

Seriously though, if you don't have a cast iron skillet like Betty's buy one and learn how to take care of it. Get a 14" one like Betty is using though. It's good for cornbread and all sorts of things.

[aneromyllet35254ever]

delicious :) good recipe 

[Thevbrown005]

Betty I love your videos, and the receipts are great!!!

[JackooFarmRepubliq]

im hungry!!

never tried something like that food

[1000wordszek]

i have a quick question does your southern fried chicken gravy recipe go with this and if it does in your opinion how does it taste.

P.S.- I used this recipe for my girlfriend a while back and she love it THX.

[bettyskitchen]

@1000wordszek Thanks for the great feedback. I really appreciate it! Yes, the southern fried chicken gravy recipe goes with this friend chicken breast recipe. Thanks for watching (and trying) my recipes!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@1000wordszek Also, in my opinion, the gravy tastes great! It tastes creamy and chicken-y.

--Betty  :)

[1000wordszek]

@bettyskitchen THX SO MUCH ITS GREAT

[ladytraveler]

how in the world is the chicken clean when you put it back in the styrophome!!!??

[danrjns7]

YAY! i am going to do this today or tomorrow, likely tomorrow. i have to lay off the fried foods for a while anyway. thanks for doing this. sorry if i comment to much already.

[sh8lob911]

love home cooking thank betty ^^

[frenchbaziel]

chefs all over the world will have goosebumps when they see this!

[dannyjn]

That looks tasty! Do you have any issues with the oven getting all splattered by the hot oil?

[bettyskitchen]

@dannyjn I don't really have a problem with the oven getting splattered with hot oil. If I do a lot of frying in the oven, then I need to clean it occasionally.

--Betty :)

[dannyjn]

That looks tasty! Do you have any issues with the oven getting all splattered by the hot oil?

[MrHeartsXdaggerz]

Just used these instructions as groundwork for my own version...it's cooking right now, hope it turns out good! 25 minutes to go!

[stealth313]

I love fried chicken.... yes I am black

[sh8lob911]

@stealth313 lol why you mentioned that your black??

[trikkerman1]

@stealth313 racist.

[papistoso]

Im sitting here in Afghanistan watching you cook it up and cant wait to get back in my kitchen to cook it up!

[monimstarfox]

@papistoso

lol

[crazyhillbillies]

nice video, nice recipe

[Mrmoc7]

I did it just like you did, except i used a chicken seasoning rather than meat tenderizer. It turned out great. I made 2 servings: One for me, and the other for......oh yeah, that's right, me!! -:)

I'm an amateur body builder, so i actually need to start caring about what I put in my body now, and since I'm also a narcissist, i ended up forcing myself into a cooking habit; well, at least mom will be proud.

[Mrmoc7]

You are a great woman.

Thank you.

[soundguycali]

AWESOME Recipe. I made it and it is wonderful and you are great at explaining. I did everything like you did however i washed my hands before touching the seasoning and flour bag. i didn't want to get raw chicken all over it. I also prefer to use tongs besides piercing the meat that i just seared. Thanks

[missbrittany36420]

at what temperature did u use

[thedivinedecree]

I'll be giving this a try, looks good!

[athloe123]

enjoyed your video betty, im goin to get a skillet but im not sure what  to get, i know some people go the traditional way but what about a non stick skillet(hope thats right) are they ok to use too.thanks again, very helpful video.

[bettyskitchen]

@athloe123 I like cast iron skillets best. You definitely need a skillet with a handle that is ovenproof!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@athloe123 I hope you enjoy the recipe. You can use a nonstick skillet, but the best results come from cast iron skillets!

--Betty  :)

[siscopiso]

could I do the same using legs and thighs (with bones of course) in terms of heating temperature and timing?

[bettyskitchen]

@siscopiso Yes, you can use any chicken pieces. It will take the same temperature and amount of time. If some small pieces look as brown as you want, you can take them up early, but the rest will be done very soon.

--Betty :)

[Barbarainnc]

What size cast iron skillet did you use?

10 or 12 inch pan??

[bettyskitchen]

@Barbarainnc My iron skillet was 10 inches.

--Betty :)

[Lizzie0120]

Can we use any flour or does it have to be self rising flour?--anywho, great video! quick and easy =]

[bettyskitchen]

You may use any flour in this recipe. It will be great! Thanks for your comment and question!

--Betty :)

[maquino220]

I love it

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks!

--Betty  :)

[killuminati63]

so when frying keep in mind its better to start off frying lower then higher!?

[bettyskitchen]

It would be better to have the oil heated perfectly, but , if it's not, then it's okay for it to be lower, because it will heat quickly. If you have it too hot, the flour may burn, and also the oil may smoke, which is not good at all!

--Betty :)

[flynailz]

Betty, I made this chicken and it was delicious!!!! My goodness was it delicious. It did not need anything! usually people season chicken to death with season salt, garlic, onion powder, etc...this stands alone with just the tenderizer and pepper. I am making it tonight (2/2/10), for dinner with salad and King Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls. Thank you again...keep the recipes coming.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your wonderful feedback! The Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls sound great with the chicken!

--Betty :)

[415brother93]

You forgot to put salt on chicken on the lower righ side corner

[bettyskitchen]

Oops, sorry! You'll have to take care of that for me when you make yours!

--Betty :)

[imhappywithmyself]

hey did you have rescipe for home made fried chicken?

[bettyskitchen]

This is fried chicken; it's fried in the oven for convenience, but you can leave it on top of the stove until it is done, if your prefer! I have several types of fried chicken on bettyskitchen.

--Betty :)

[knighteagle22]

the kitchen is not a place for perfection...

[bettyskitchen]

My kitchen is not, for sure! Thanks for the thought!

--Betty :)

[flynailz]

Betty, thanks so much for this recipe. I have been looking for an easy oven fried chicken recipe and this is it! I appreciate you cutting into the done product to show us what it looked like. I was wondering if vegetable oil could be used inplace of peanut oil? I have a family member with an allergy to "peanut" everything.

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, you may use any vegetable oil that you like for frying the chicken breasts! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[supremeconsul]

Lovely and EASY! I will be sure to try this!

[bettyskitchen]

I hope you do try it! It's really a great way to make fried chicken! Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty :)

[barajas562]

your a hot little thing...Chicken is ok too ")

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your comment! I hope you enjoy the chicken recipe!

--Betty :)

[killuminati63]

screw math you should of been a chef!

[bettyskitchen]

I would have liked being a chef! Now that I have finished out my career in math, I can enjoy lifelong hobby of cooking!

--Betty :)

[killuminati63]

betty - you do it for me ... your recipes are the BOMB :) keep em' coming

[prettybrowneyescutie]

I will used this recipe tonite. thanks for posting

[bettyskitchen]

I hope your chicken turned out great! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[musicofthesoul85]

good recipe and nice kitchen!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks...and thanks!!!

--Betty  :)

[bigpoppabball]

I'm a college student learning to cook things for myself for the first time and I haven't done much anything this fancy yet, but I think I just might use your recipe now! It looks so simple and delicious.

[bettyskitchen]

This is a really great way to make fried chicken. It's very little trouble, and it always comes out great! I hope you try it! Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[santasxgirlfriend]

i made oven fried chicken last night in my iron skillets when i saw your video! it turned out better than ever! thanks!

[bettyskitchen]

That's wonderful! Thanks for your great feedback!

--Betty :)

[loiesmoof]

Aw just watching your video makes me happy! I'm from Canada and the only southern food I've ever had is from KFC (which I don't think counts when it comes from way up north here haha). You seem like you would be a great host and cook!! I will definitely try this out on some friends. :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comment! No, KFC doesn't count (and I'm from Kentucky!). This recipe is the way we make fried chicken in the Southern U.S. Thanks again for your comment!

--Betty :)

[AnotherCompartment]

it's worth traveling to the south for the food.  make it a goal. : )

[ZedLep75]

made this tonight..so good! thanks Betty!

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! Thanks for the wonderful feedback!

--Betty :)

[constance19082]

thanks you so much mmmmmmmmmm so good best chicken i've ever made

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty : )

[mahadulislami]

What a simple yet superb recipe!!!!!!thanks

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate your viewing and commenting!

--Betty :)

[tanja4857]

looks good i am going to try it... as i love chicken.

but, you could use a plate to put the flour and pepper, so you avoid having flour all over the floor by shaking that plastic bag... I LOVE TO COOK, BUT IN THE CLEAN WAY...

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, you can use a plate for the flour and pepper, but I always hold the plastic bag together tightly at the top when shaking it, and there is *no* flour on the floor--It's just much easier for me that way, but nothing wrong with using a plate!

--Betty :)

[freakylocz14]

Southern foods are tasty but if you eat them wrongly prepared sometimes you get too much fat with all that frying. I like what you did with this to cut down.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks so much! What a sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[ashlymikhow]

could you just use salt instead of meat tenderizer? whats the difference

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, salt would be fine. Meat tenderizer has a tenderizing agent that makes the chicken a little more tender--but not necessary! Thanks for your question!

--Betty :)

[WarewolfFingerboards]

this recipe is, great thanks ms. betty!!!

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you!  You are so sweet!

--Betty :)

[WarewolfFingerboards]

i am actually making it right now :) i have made it before and it a great recipe! mmmmm, smellin goooood

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! I hope it comes out fantastic! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[MissJasperHale18]

I had a lot of fun making this and eating it with the kids. ps I am borrowing my daughter's youtube account.

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! I'm glad the recipe worked out for you and the kids! Thanks so much for the wonderful feedback!

--Betty :)

[nhanoo2000]

Explain to me how this makes it southern fried chicken

[bettyskitchen]

I don't know if this is a sufficient explanation, but I call it Southern fried chicken, because it's the way we prepare chicken in my region of the country--and we cook everything Southern-style. Thanks for your comment--and thanks for viewing!

--Betty :)

[maldew]

thanks for the video. As for chicken at room temperature, I haven't seen prior response but I agree with you that it shoudl be brought to room temperature before cooking, otherwise it won't cook through properly. At the same time, I have to object to cooking chicken out of the wrapper without washing. Chicken processing is notoriously dirty--I always clean mine in vinegar and salt water first. Its a must.

And I'm hardly a germ phobe, but if you check into the process, you'll do the same.

[bettyskitchen]

Good comment! Thanks!

--Betty  :)

[EDlTOR]

Yummy! Love your stove top.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks very much! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[Kengikat]

Hi Betty

I dont think room temp chicken is ever safe. The chance of you and your husband getting sick a great when chicken isnt handled properly. I hope to see more recipes from your kitchen

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your comment. I addressed this issue previously. Thanks for viewing and commenting!

--Betty :)

[Jessss2008]

room temperature chicken? That sounds very unfoodsafe.

[bettyskitchen]

I only let it get to room temperature, and then let it sit for a short amount of time before cooking it. I agree that it would not be wise to leave it at room temperature for long. Thanks for commenting on this! And, thanks for viewing!!!

--Betty :)

[KittySeriously]

this is a good recipe, like my childhood. I did modify and tenderized by hand.

[bettyskitchen]

I'm glad to hear it worked for you! Being from KY, fried chicken obviously defined my childhood! I like your idea of tenderizing by hand. Thanks for viewing!

--Betty :)

[nexuskz]

I'm gonna try it out right now :)

[bettyskitchen]

I hope it worked for you! Thanks for viewing and for trying some of my recipes.

--Betty :)

[doddsyboro]

i agree this looks lovely :D

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you! I'm sorry I'm late in getting back to you. Thanks so much for viewing and for your support!

--Betty :)

[candy1974309]

nice recipe. im gonna have to try that thanks

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks--I hope you like it!

--Betty