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

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Trim any fat from chicken with scissors.

Step 3

Arrange chicken pieces, skin side down, in a single layer on stoneware cookie sheet, or on cookie rack on foil-lined cookie sheet.

Step 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.

Step 5

Put on middle rack in oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until internal temp is at least 165°F.