Oven "Fried" Chicken
Here's a recipe you can feel good about making for your family. You'll be picking the crust off this oven fried chicken just like it's the real deal!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts bone in, skinless (can also use thighs, and/or legs)
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk or more depending on size of bowl
- cooking spray
- 1 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk (fully submerged) in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours or up to 24 hours overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, spray generously with cooking spray, and set aside.
- Stir together the breadcrumbs, cheese, and spices in a shallow, large bowl. One-by-one remove chicken pieces from buttermilk, shake off the excess, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Place chicken on a baking rack.
- Generously coat chicken with cooking spray and cook until golden brown and the meat is done (165 degrees when inserted with a thermometer), about 35 to 45 minutes.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Oven "Fried" Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 162mg54%
Sodium 1067mg46%
Potassium 971mg28%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 54g108%
Vitamin A 465IU9%
Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
Calcium 207mg21%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.