Description
Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken is a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken, offering a deliciously crispy exterior and juicy interior without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in buttermilk.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Guilt-Free Fried Chicken