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Skinny Fried Chicken with lettuce, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers on a white plate.
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Skinny Fried Chicken

We're making Skinny Fried Chicken, and it's a good change of pace from the normal, heavy, deep fried version but keeps all the flavor.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked fried chicken, low fat fried chicken, oven fried chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinade Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves pounded to ½ inch thick
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Vegetable oil spray
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups cornflake crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Instructions

  • Rinse the chicken breasts in cold water, then place them in a resealable plastic bag with the buttermilk and hot sauce. Close the bag, shake until the chicken pieces are fully coated, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a wire rack with vegetable oil spray and place it in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet.
  • Place the flour on a plate. Mix the cornflake crumbs, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and poultry seasoning in a bowl until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Remove the chicken breasts from the bag and place them on a plate. Pour the marinade into a medium bowl. Dredge each breast with the flour until fully coated, shaking off any excess. Then coat the chicken in the marinade, followed by a dredging in the cornflake mixture.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces on the prepared wire rack. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake until cooked through and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 827mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1275IU | Vitamin C: 14.6mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 17.9mg