Baked Fried Chicken! – Don’t LOSE this Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes for extra crunch)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness if needed.
  3. Pour the buttermilk into a bowl and soak the chicken for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  5. Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat well.
  6. Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet. Drizzle melted butter over the top or spray lightly with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot!

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