Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken

Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken
Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken
Fried chicken is one of my biggest weaknesses, so naturally I've been perfecting this lighter version for years. I've managed to achieve the same crispy golden texture you get from frying from my oven. Yep, it's skinnier, easier, quicker, and (bonus) there's no greasy mess to clean up. Soaking the chicken overnight (sometimes two nights) in a buttermilk bath is a must for meat that's moist and juicy. To easily remove the skin from the drumsticks, use one paper towel to grasp the joint end and a second one to pull off the skin.
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Chicken Low Fat Kid-Friendly Low Cal Low Sodium Dinner Lunch Healthy Low Cholesterol Sugar Conscious Small Plates
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1/2 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
  • 8 chicken drumsticks (about 3 1/2 ounces each), skinned
  • cooking spray or oil mister coating

PreparationFor 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°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, dredge each piece in the crumb mixture, and put the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the chicken with oil. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Calories 294 Fat 8.5 g Saturated fat 2.5 g Cholesterol 182 mg Carbohydrate 12 g Fiber 1 g Protein 41 g Sugars 2 g Sodium 709 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Other Per serving (2 drumsticks) Reprinted from The Skinnytaste Cookbook, by Gina Homolka, with Heather K. Jones, R.D., Copyright © 2014, published by Clarkson Potter. As a busy mother of two, Gina Homolka started Skinnytaste.com when she wanted to lose a few pounds. In the her wildly anticipated debut cookbook, The Skinnytaste Cookbook: Light on Calories, Big on Flavor, Gina Homolka gives her fans exactly what they want: 150 easy, flavorful recipes that are miraculously low calorie and made from all-natural, easy-to-find ingredients. With 125 all-new dishes and 25 must-have favorites, it takes only one look to see why people go crazy for Gina's food.

PreparationFor 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°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, dredge each piece in the crumb mixture, and put the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the chicken with oil. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Calories 294 Fat 8.5 g Saturated fat 2.5 g Cholesterol 182 mg Carbohydrate 12 g Fiber 1 g Protein 41 g Sugars 2 g Sodium 709 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Other Per serving (2 drumsticks) Reprinted from The Skinnytaste Cookbook, by Gina Homolka, with Heather K. Jones, R.D., Copyright © 2014, published by Clarkson Potter. As a busy mother of two, Gina Homolka started Skinnytaste.com when she wanted to lose a few pounds. In the her wildly anticipated debut cookbook, The Skinnytaste Cookbook: Light on Calories, Big on Flavor, Gina Homolka gives her fans exactly what they want: 150 easy, flavorful recipes that are miraculously low calorie and made from all-natural, easy-to-find ingredients. With 125 all-new dishes and 25 must-have favorites, it takes only one look to see why people go crazy for Gina's food.