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Southwest Buttermilk Baked Chicken
4.8 from 33 votes

Southwest Buttermilk Baked Chicken

The most flavorful chicken you will ever make, baked to absolute crisp-tender, juicy perfection! 207 calories each.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder and onion powder; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Season chicken thighs with spice mixture, rubbing in thoroughly on all sides.
  3. Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and stir in buttermilk.
  4. Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
  5. Serve chicken immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.