Description
Crispy oven-fried chicken with homemade coleslaw offers a healthier twist on classic Southern comfort food. Crunchy, golden-brown chicken pairs perfectly with creamy, tangy coleslaw for a satisfying meal you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup (120 g/4.2 oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (60 g/2.1 oz) yellow cornmeal
- 3 tbsps olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped red onion (optional)
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey or granulated sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Configure oven to 425F (220C), strategically position wire rack on parchment-lined baking sheet, and lightly mist with non-stick spray.
- Marinate Chicken: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a container, fully immerse chicken pieces, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours to infuse deep flavor profiles.
- Create Crispy Coating: Mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish to form a robust seasoning blend.
- Prepare Chicken: Drain marinated chicken, thoroughly coat each piece in seasoning mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage and maximum flavor adherence.
- Roast Chicken: Position coated pieces on prepared rack, drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, and roast in preheated oven. Rotate midway through cooking process to ensure even golden-brown crispiness and internal temperature of 165F (74C), approximately 35-40 minutes.
Notes
- Marinade Mastery: Let chicken soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize meat and boost flavor intensity, with a maximum of 8 hours to prevent texture breakdown.
- Coating Crunch Technique: Press seasoned flour mixture firmly onto chicken pieces, ensuring a thick, even layer that guarantees maximum crispiness and flavor adherence.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches exact 165F internal temperature, preventing undercooked or dried-out meat.
- Oil Drizzle Strategy: Lightly spray or brush olive oil over chicken before baking to enhance golden-brown color and add an extra layer of crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg