“Fried” Chicken-American Recipe

“Fried” Chicken

Coat chicken in a light breadcrumb mixture and bake for a fast and healthy alternative to Southern fried chicken.

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INGREDIENTS

1. 13 1/2-to 4-pound chicken, cut up
2. 1 1/2cups buttermilk
3. 2garlic cloves, minced
4. 3tablespoons gin (optional)
5. 3/4cup dry bread crumbs
6. 1/4cup grated Parmesan
7. 2teaspoons salt
8. 1teaspoon grated lemon zest
9. 1/2teaspoon dried thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. Remove and discard the skin from the chicken. Combine the chicken, buttermilk, garlic, and gin in a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Heat oven to 400° F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
3. On a sheet of wax paper, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt, lemon zest, and thyme. Roll the chicken pieces in the coating and place on the baking sheet, bone-side down.
4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, or until crispy and the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with a fork.