Description
A healthier twist on traditional fried chicken, offering a crispy exterior and juicy interior without the guilt of deep frying.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken pieces: 4 lbs (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 🥛 Buttermilk: 2 cups
- 🌾 All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- 🌶️ Paprika: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic powder: 1 tablespoon
- 🧅 Onion powder: 1 tablespoon
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- 🛢️ Cooking spray: for greasing
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the coating mixture by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mixture and place on a wire rack.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking spray.
- Bake the chicken for 35-45 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different spices and herbs for customization.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last few minutes of baking.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking enhances flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 2 hours (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: oven fried chicken, crispy chicken, healthy fried chicken, buttermilk chicken