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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Perfectly crispy, tender chicken is pure comfort food. Can you achieve all that golden goodness without breaking out a deep fryer? Yes: Baked Buttermilk Chicken — a healthier take on a Southern classic that doesn’t skimp on flavor or crunch.
Ingredients Needed For Baked Buttermilk Chicken {screenshot for grocery list}
- 3 chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 3 chicken thighs, boneless, skin on
- ¼ sea salt
- ¼ ground black pepper
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Why Buttermilk?
The secret lies in its gentle acidity, which helps break down proteins in the chicken, making it exceptionally tender. Marinating chicken in buttermilk for several hours (or overnight) not only improves the texture but also infuses it with subtle, tangy flavor. Feel free to marinate your chicken in buttermilk for several hours if you have the time.
Buttermilk also helps the coating adhere better to the chicken, ensuring every bite has that coveted crunch.
What To Serve With Buttermilk Chicken: Italian Salad – Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Rice Pilaf
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.
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.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 405Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 166mgSodium 745mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 41g
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