Oven Baked Buttermilk Crispy Chicken
Who does not love crispy chicken? But, not all crispy chicken need to be deep fried in oil. This is a simple, easy and effortless way to prepare the same juicy, tender chicken on the inside with that gorgeous golden crispy coating on the outside in an oven. Here is how I make my oven baked buttermilk crispy chicken and I think you will love this recipe.
Oven Baked Buttermilk Crispy Chicken
I love fried crispy chicken and I absolutely adore that southern fried crispy chicken. Which is made by deep frying the chicken twice (one isn't crispy enough lol!). But, with all the cakes and desserts I am surrounded with all the time, eating deep fried chicken is not something I can afford - health wise.
As a parent, you wanna make sure your kids learn from your example. And eating right has been on my list of priority. I let them eat everything as long as it is in proportion. If they splurge on desserts, which usually is the family choice, then we have to cut back on the rich foods.
So, this is the next best thing you will get to the original crispy chicken - my oven baked buttermilk crispy chicken. The buttermilk makes the chicken soft, and keeps it moist, while the egg coating and bread crumbs protect the chicken from drying out.
Oven Baked Buttermilk Crispy Chicken
Let's talk a little about the ingredients
Buttermilk - Like I said, the buttermilk keeps the chicken moist and soft inside. It's really is a good meat tenderizer when it comes to chicken. I also use it in my schnitzels! You can make homemade buttermilk in 5 minutes. Yes, five minutes!! So, there should be no reason to skip that ingredient. However, if you cannot use buttermilk, another good alternative is almond coconut milk. I have tried it with almond coconut milk and it tasted really delicious. The coconut and almond flavor was quite mild with the chicken.
Coating - One of my favorite coating to use is cornflakes. I pulse it in the food processor a couple of times and add in some breadcrumbs. Season it as below.
Another coating I love to use the panko Japanese breadcrumbs. Some breadcrumbs can become very dense when coating, but these are light and fluffy and stay that way when baked. But, the regular breadcrumbs do work as well.
Substitute - If for some reason you cannot use breadcrumbs, then the next option is to roll the chicken piece in seasons for the second time.
Seasoning - I like to add seasoning to my breadcrumbs as well as the flour of course. I especially like to chop parsley or cilantro really fine and add them to the bread crumbs.
Oven Baked Buttermilk Crispy Chicken
How to make oven baked buttermilk crispy chicken
Prepare the chicken
- Skin, wash, pat dry the chicken drumsticks. Add salt and pepper.
- Prepare the three bowls with the ingredients mentioned in the recipe card below and stir to combine.
Coat the chicken
- First in the flour.
- Followed by the egg mixture, and
- Lastly, put in the bread crumbs or crushed cornflakes.
Bake the chicken
- Place oven rack over a baking tray coated light the rack with cooking spray so the chicken won't stick.
- Place the chicken pieces on the rack. Spray generously with cooking spray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200 c / 400 F for about 45 minutes until the outer crust is nice and golden.
- You can tell the chicken is cooked when the meat pulls away from the legs.
Serve
- I wrap a piece of foil at the base of the drumstick so it's easy for my kids to eat them without the 'mama my hands!!!"
- Also, it's easier to hold and eat them at a party with the foil.
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Oven Baked Buttermilk Crispy Chicken
Oven Baked Buttermilk Crispy Chicken
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Ingredients
- 10 (10 ) Chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
First Bowl
- 1 cup Flour for coating
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Second Bowl
- 2 cups (4.23 oz) Cornflakes or Panko bread crumbs for coating, crushed
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Parsley finely chopped (optional)
Third Bowl
- 1 (1 ) Egg beaten
- 1/4 cup (2.03 floz) Buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Garlic powder
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) Mustard paste
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) Paprika powder
- 3 to 4 drops Tabasco sauce optional
Instructions
Prepare Chicken
- Skin, wash, pat dry the chicken drumsticks. Add salt and pepper.
- Prepare the three bowls with the ingredients mentioned above. and stir to combine.
Coat the Chicken
- First in the flour.
- Followed by the egg mixture, and
- Lastly, put in the bread crumbs or crushed cornflakes.
Bake Chicken
- Place oven rack over a baking tray coated light the rack with cooking spray so the chicken won't stick.
- Place the chicken pieces on the rack. Spray generously with cooking spray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200 c / 400 F for about 45 minutes until the outer crust is nice and golden.
- you can tell the chicken is cooked when the meat pulls away from the legs.
Serve
- I wrap a piece of foil at the base of the drumstick so it's easy for my kids to eat them without the 'mama my hands!!!"
- Also, it's easier to hold and eat them at a party with the foil.
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riyajo
Thanks for sharing your cooking recipe. As a chef I really appreciate your style of cooking.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you so much Riyajo
Beryl
The final product looks so yummy. Is there a replacement for the egg dip?
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Beryl. Well, you can omit the eggs and use just yogurt and seasonings
elcitrakale
We always love crispy chicken.. This looks alike our fave one and it's bake.. ? never see bake chicken looks so crispy like this..YUM!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Elcitrakale - Happy to hear you like it. Yes it is crispy on the outside but juicy tender on the inside.
Christine
Oh my goodness, this recipe looks delicious! Definitely something my family would love. Hope to try this one soon!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Christine. Definitely something the family will love if they like crispy chicken. Enjoy!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
Fried chicken is a favorite in my house! Love how crispy the coating looks in your recipe - nothing like a nice crunch paired with that tender, juicy inside. YUM!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Ashley. I love the crisp coating with the tender juicy chicken but most importantly I love that this is not deep fried. Thanks
Sharon Glascoe
Fried chicken is delicious but baking it is so much better for you. I like that this will stay crunchy without the frying.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Sharon. Baking is definitely much more healthier than deep frying
Anne
This looks delicious and it's hard to tell it's not fried!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Anne.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
Totally LOVE crispy chicken. Baked is so much better than fried any day. I will have to give this a try next time I have the grandkids over for the weekend. I know they would love this.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Gloria. The kids will love it and you won't even know it's not fried. They are so crisp on the out and soft tender on the inside. My kids favorite especially when you go out to the beach.
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
Your baked crispy chicken looks so good! I love that it's healthier because the chicken isn't fried. And the crisp on the chicken is perfect! I can't wait to make your recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Elaine. Definitely a much healthier option if you love fried chicken. Crisp on the side and soft juicy on the inside.
Analida @ ethnicspoon.com
I love the corn flakes idea and that would be a nice gluten free option too! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Analida. Yes the cornflakes besides making them gluten free also make them more crispy. Thanks
Tina
I knew you could bake 'fried' chicken but I haven't tried it before. So glad this works out, I want to try this. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Tina, Yes baked works perfectly fine and we love it.
Becky
Oven baked can be just as good as fried! I haven't tried cilantro mixed into my coating yet, but I LOVE it so I'll have to try it. Thanks for the idea!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Becky. I hate the smell of fried oil in the house so I always opt for baked. Plus it's a lot more healthier than deep fried lol
Paige
Looks like crunchy perfection to me! Nice job!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Paige.
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
Fried chicken is one of my weaknesses! I love that this is oven baked and still comes out super crispy!
Veena Azmanov
I know what you mean Carrie. Mine too which is why the baked it a better solution
Dominique | Perchance to Cook
I love that these are baked. They look perfectly crispy and so so good. I need to try them!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Dominique. Yes they sure are crisp. Just like the fried ones - no one believes that they are not deep fried !!
shalu
Love this recipe..Im going to make it soon.Makes me feel hungry too lol..:)