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BAKED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN
BAKED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN is everything you want in a comfort food dish. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Proof that you don’t need a deep fryer to get that satisfying crunch.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 405kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 3 chicken thighs boneless, skin on
- salt/pepper
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg - beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 410ºF.
- Place chicken breast and chicken thighs in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour buttermilk and egg onto chicken. Toss to cover the chicken pieces. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine oregano, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper and panko breadcrumbs.
- Generously grease a baking sheet.
- Dredge the chicken one by one in the panko breadcrumb mixture. Place on the baking tray. Spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 12 minutes then flip carefully and bake for 10 minutes. Finish by broiling for 5 minutes until golden and crispy. Place the baking tray on the counter and allow it to sit for 2 minutes. Cook chicken to 165ºF internal temp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 745mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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