Kickin' Buttermilk Faux-Fried Chicken

By debrcovey

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
• 1/8 tsp. paprika
• 12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders (about 8 to 10 pieces)
• 1/3 cup twig-shaped bran cereal
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp. dry onion soup mix
• Salt to taste (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine buttermilk and paprika in a large ziplock plastic bag. Mix well. Add chicken tenders, seal bag. Toss to coat completely.
2. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 375.
4. Process cereal in a food processor until it reaches a fine-crumb consistency. Combine cereal crumbs and remaining ingredients in a large shallow bowl.
5. Drain chicken tenders and discard buttermilk. Coat each tender with crumb mixture and arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet.
6. Bake 20 minutes or until crisp and done, turning once after 10 minutes.