Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken
Description
This recipe for Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken centers on drumsticks soaked in a spiced buttermilk and lemon juice marinade. The marinating tenderizes the meat and infuses it with subtle savory notes from paprika, garlic, and poultry seasoning. The coating combines panko and crushed cornflake crumbs with Parmesan cheese and a mix of herbs and spices, contributing to a layered crispy texture and rich flavor.
Chicken pieces are dredged thoroughly in the crumb mixture, placed on a rack for even cooking, and sprayed with oil to achieve a golden brown finish as they bake in the oven. The baking method cooks the chicken evenly through while creating a crunchy crust reminiscent of fried chicken without requiring deep frying.
Serve this dish as a main course alongside simple sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad, benefiting from its balance of moist chicken and crisp coating. It offers a hands-off cooking approach without sacrificing the textural appeal of traditional fried chicken.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 8 chicken drumstick about 3 1/2 ounces each, skinned
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup buttermilk
- lemon juice of half
- cooking spray
For the Coating:
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs crushed
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika sweet
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a rack on a baking sheet and lightly spray with oil.
- For the coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, cornflake crumbs, Parmesan, salt, parsley, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder.
- 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.
- Bake chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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