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Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken

Tender chicken marinated in buttermilk and baked with a crispy seasoned crumb coating.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks about 3 1/2 ounces each, skinned
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for marinating
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika for marinating
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder for marinating
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
  • cooking spray for greasing and spraying chicken
  • 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt for coating
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika for coating
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for coating
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • shallow bowl or pie plate
  • Baking Sheet
  • oven rack
  • Cooking spray
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; add the chicken drumsticks and turn to coat.
  2. Pour 1 cup buttermilk and the juice of 1/2 lemon over the seasoned chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 6–8 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a rack on a baking sheet and lightly spray the rack and sheet with cooking spray.
  4. In a shallow bowl, mix 2/3 cup panko, 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder.
  5. Remove a drumstick from the buttermilk, let excess drip off, then dredge it in the crumb mixture to coat completely; repeat with remaining pieces.
  6. Arrange the coated drumsticks on the prepared rack, spray the tops lightly with cooking spray, and place the baking sheet in the oven.
  7. Bake until the coating is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 40–45 minutes, turning if desired for even browning.

Notes

  • Marinating overnight yields more tender, flavorful chicken.
  • Use a rack so air circulates for crispier coating.
  • Lightly spray the coating to help it brown.