Description
Southern fried chicken delights palates with crispy, golden-brown perfection. Marinated chicken pieces achieve extraordinary crunch through buttermilk coating and seasoned flour. You’ll savor traditional Southern comfort in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken pieces, bone-in, skinless (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
- 1 cup (240 ml) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (120 ml) crushed cornflakes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Marination: Whisk buttermilk, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Submerge chicken pieces completely, ensuring thorough coverage. Refrigerate for 1-8 hours to maximize flavor infusion.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Position wire rack over parchment-lined baking sheet, lightly spritz with cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Crust Development: Combine panko breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, Parmesan, and paprika in a shallow dish. Create a uniform, textured mixture that will provide a robust, crispy exterior.
- Coating Process: Remove chicken from buttermilk marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Roll each piece meticulously in breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to ensure complete and even coverage. Transfer coated pieces to prepared wire rack.
- Baking Technique: Delicately mist chicken tops with cooking spray to encourage golden browning. Roast for 35-45 minutes, rotating midway through cooking. Verify doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165F and exterior appears beautifully bronzed and crisp.
- Serving: Let chicken rest for 5-7 minutes to redistribute internal juices. Plate with preferred accompaniments for a delectable meal.
Notes
- Marinate Masterfully: Let chicken soak in buttermilk mixture overnight for maximum flavor depth and tenderness, ensuring every bite bursts with zesty, seasoned goodness.
- Rack Revolution: Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, creating an evenly crispy exterior that mimics deep-fried texture without excess oil.
- Coating Technique: Press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto chicken to create a thick, adherent crust that prevents falling off during baking, guaranteeing a crunchy exterior.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm 165F internal temperature, preventing dry chicken while ensuring safe, perfectly cooked meat with juicy interior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg