Samantha Nicole No need to whip out the deep fryer, because this Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken delivers the crunch and the juiciness of fried chicken straight from your oven. Oh yes, Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken doesn’t mess around. The savory chicken is beautifully seasoned, coated in tangy and rich buttermilk, with a crisp cornflake breading that’s as loud as it is delicious! You just can’t lose with this dish!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 3 pounds meaty chicken pieces, such as breast halves, thighs, or drumsticks, skinned if desired
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Lightly grease a 15×10-inch pan.
Step 3 -In a shallow dish combine the eggs, the buttermilk, and the salt.
Step 4 -In a separate shallow dish, stir together the crushed cornflakes and the oregano.
Step 5 -Dip the chicken pieces, one at a time, into the egg mixture and then into the cornflake mixture, turning to coat the chicken pieces on all sides.
Step 6 -Arrange the coated chicken in the prepared baking pan, ensuring the pieces do not touch.
Step 7 -Drizzle the chicken pieces with the melted butter.
Step 8 -Bake until the chicken pieces have reached an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 45 minutes-1 hour.
Step 9 -Serve.
