Best Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 425 F.
2. 2In a pie plate or a wide, shallow bowl, combine the 1/3 cup all-purpose flour , 1 teaspoon paprika , 1 teaspoon salt , and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper .
3. 3Place 3 pounds of bone-in chicken parts (with or without skin) 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 and shake gently to coat.
4. 4Put 1/3 cup unsalted butter in a shallow baking pan; place it in the hot oven. When the butter has melted, arrange the chicken in the pan in a single layer, skin-side down.
5. 5Bake for 30 minutes; turn and bake 15 minutes longer, or until chicken is tender and done (at least 165 F on a food thermometer).