Pickle-Brined Oven Fried Chicken

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Pickle-Brined Oven Fried Chicken

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!

Recipe Products

Homestyle Chicken Fry 9 oz

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Cravin' Cajun Hot Sauce 6 oz

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