Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

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  • 4
  • 15 mins
  • 60 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 c bread cubes or crackers
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley or 3 tbsp chopped fesh parsley
  • 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (2 1/2 lb) chicken, quartered
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 c buttermilk
  • 1 tsp paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil; grease foil. Process bread cubes into coarse crumbs in a food processor. Place crumbs in a plastic bag; add parsley and Parmesan

Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour buttermilk into a shallow baking dish; add chicken, turning to coat

Place chicken, one piece at a time, into plastic bag; shake to evenly coat. Repeat until all pieces are coated

Place chicken in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake until juices run clear when thickest portion of meat is pierced with a knife, about 45 min