Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken

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4.6

96 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    440 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken

This lighter version of fried chicken tastes just like the real deal! You won't miss the deep fryer, we promise!

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 8 chicken drumsticks about 3 1/2 ounces each, skinned
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • cooking spray

For the Coating:

  • 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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Instructions

  1. For the chicken: In a medium bowl, season the chicken with the salt, paprika, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Pour the buttermilk and lemon juice over the chicken and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a rack on a baking sheet and lightly spray with oil.
  3. For the coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, cornflake crumbs, Parmesan, salt, parsley, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the crumb mixture. Put the chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.
  5. Bake chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 1713mg (71%) Potassium 505mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1250IU (25%) Vitamin C 6.2mg (7%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 10.3mg (57%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 1713mg 71%
Potassium 505mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1250IU 25%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 7%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 10.3mg 57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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