Deliciously Easy Oven-Fried Chicken

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease a shallow baking dish large enough to hold all the chicken pieces in one layer. Or line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil. In a large, shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs or panko, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Rinse a piece of chicken under cold running water. Roll the chicken in the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing the crumbs gently onto the chicken to coat. Place the breaded chicken in dish or baking sheet. Continue with each piece. Distribute any remaining breading over the chicken, patting it gently onto each piece to help it adhere. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the chicken pieces. Bake, uncovered, turning midway through cooking, for 35 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the pieces, or until cooked through. When the chicken is done, it should be opaque throughout, the juices will run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest piece will read 165 F.