Truly Crispy Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken

Truly Crispy Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken- a dish that is sure to become a family favorite! This chicken is fried to perfection in the oven, creating a crispy, delicious crust that everyone will love.
Discuss the benefits of oven frying chicken as opposed to traditional frying methods
There are a number of benefits to oven frying chicken instead of traditional frying methods. For one, oven frying is a much healthier option, as it eliminates the need for using oil or butter. Additionally, oven frying results in a much crispier chicken than traditional frying methods.
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Truly Crispy Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
Description
Truly Crispy Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken- a dish that is sure to become a family favorite! This chicken is fried to perfection in the oven, creating a crispy, delicious crust that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp. hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cornflakes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. Set aside.
- Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Working one at a time, dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then coat with the buttermilk mixture. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add cornflakes and cook, stirring constantly, until cornflakes are toasted. Sprinkle the cornflakes over the chicken.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins