Spicy Oven-Fried Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large vowl, whisk buttermilk, hot sauce, mustard garlic, pepper and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overmight, turning occasionally.

2. In a large bowl, combine bread brumbs, Parmesan cheese, flour, thyme, paprika, cayenne, remaining 1 teaspooon salt and 2 tablespoons of the oil; mix well. Remove chicken from marinade; place in seasoned bread crumb mixtgure. Turn to coat. Place chicken on a baking rack and let sit for 20 minutes so that crumbs will adhere better.

3. Meanwhile, put remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven; heat oven to 400 degrees. After about 5 minutes, place chicken on heated baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until crispy, golden and baked through. Serve with roasted potatoes and green beans, if desired.