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Simple German Oven Fried Chicken – Oma's Brathendl (Hähnchen)

Finger-lickin' good oven fried chicken pieces, aka gebratenes Hähnchen or Brathendl, easy and economical, perfect for family night dinners, for company, and even Oktoberfest! It’s Brathendl, Oma-style!

If you're thinking of a complete roast chicken dinner, then take a look at this one. Super easy and delicious as well.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Bake Time

60 minutes

Total Time

70 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 (approx. 3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil (optional)
  • Seasoning Salt (or salt and pepper)
  • paprika

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 
  2. Trim any fat from chicken with scissors.
  3. Arrange chicken pieces, skin side down, in a single layer on stoneware cookie sheet, or on cookie rack on foil-lined cookie sheet.
  4. Brush with butter (if using) and sprinkle seasoning salt and paprika all over. Turn pieces over, skin side up, and brush with butter (if using) and sprinkle seasoning salt and paprika all over. Do not cover chicken.
  5. Put on middle rack in oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until internal temp is at least 165°F.

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09.13.2021 revision update