Buttermilk Oven "Fried" Chicken

By Treebs

Ingredients

• COATING:
• 8 Chicken drumsticks, skinned
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c buttermilk
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Cooking spray or oil mister
• 2/3 c panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 c crushed cornflake crumbs
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 45mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

FOR THE CHICKEN:
In a medium bowl, season the chicken with the salt, paprika, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Pour the buttermilk and lemon juice over the chicken and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Place a rack on a baking sheet and lightly spray with oil.

FOR THE COATING:
In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, cornflake crumbs, Parmesan, salt, parsley, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder.

Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, dredge each piece in the crumb mixture and put the pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the chicken with oil.

Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes