Take your chicken to the next level with our Pickle-Brined Oven-Fried Chicken! This recipe combines tangy pickle brine with crispy, golden perfection, delivering bold Cajun flavor straight from the oven. A healthier, baked twist on a Southern classic using Louisiana Fish Fry Homestyle Chicken Fry – it’s easy, flavorful, and sure to be a hit at dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 bag Louisiana Fish Fry Products Homestyle Chicken Fry Chicken Batter Mix
- 1 tsp. Louisiana Fish Fry Products Cravin’ Cajun Hot Sauce
- 3 lbs. bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks or wings)
- 2 cups dill pickle brine
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- cooking spray
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Directions
- Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour the brine over it. Toss to coat the chicken then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 – 6 hours.
- When ready to cook the chicken, preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. In another bowl, pour Homestyle Chicken Fry.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and spray a wire rack with cooking spray. Moisten chicken thoroughly in the egg mixture, then press into the Homestyle Chicken Fry until fully coated. Place on the wire rack.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken bakes, combine mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Serve Dijonnaise with hot chicken and enjoy!