Baked Buttermilk Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Buttermilk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil cooking spray; 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound), skins removed; 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 pounds), halved; 2 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk; 4 cups cornflakes, finely crushed; 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Lemon wedges, for garnish (optional); Flat-leaf parsley sprig, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

Olive oil cooking spray
4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound), skins removed
2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 pounds), halved
2 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
4 cups cornflakes, finely crushed
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
Flat-leaf parsley sprig, for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Generously coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
3
Rinse the chicken, and pat dry.
4
Transfer to a medium bowl.
5
Pour the buttermilk over the chicken.
6
Cover, and let marinate 1 hour in refrigerator.
7
Toss the cornflakes, Old Bay, thyme, basil, and cayenne in a large bowl.
8
Remove 1 piece of chicken at a time from the buttermilk, letting excess drip back into the bowl; dredge in the cornflake mixture.
9
Transfer the pieces to the baking sheet; lightly coat each with cooking spray.
10
Bake, turning the pieces once, until crisp and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
11
Transfer to a platter; garnish with lemon wedges and parsley, if desired.
12
(Per serving)
13
Calories: 362
14
Fat: 5g
15
Cholesterol: 119mg
16
Carbohydrate: 32g
17
Sodium: 586mg
18
Protein: 46g
19
Fiber: 1g

1472

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil cooking spray, 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound), skins removed, 2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 pounds), halved, 2 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Baked Buttermilk Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Buttermilk Chicken

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