Baked Buttermilk Chicken
- 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)
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Generously coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
- Rinse the chicken, and pat dry.
- Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Pour the buttermilk over the chicken.
- Cover, and let marinate 1 hour in refrigerator.
- Toss the cornflakes, Old Bay, thyme, basil, and cayenne in a large bowl.
- Remove 1 piece of chicken at a time from the buttermilk, letting excess drip back into the bowl; dredge in the cornflake mixture.
- Transfer the pieces to the baking sheet; lightly coat each with cooking spray.
- Bake, turning the pieces once, until crisp and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter; garnish with lemon wedges and parsley, if desired.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 362
- Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 119mg
- Carbohydrate: 32g
- Sodium: 586mg
- Protein: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/baked-buttermilk-chicken-392633 (may not work)