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Baked Buttermilk Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (including marinating)
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Juicy and tender chicken pieces marinated in tangy buttermilk and baked to crispy golden perfection, providing a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. This recipe delivers flavorful, moist chicken with a crunchy coating, perfect for a comforting main course.

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 4 chicken pieces (legs or thighs)
  • 2 cups buttermilk

Coating

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, submerge the chicken pieces in buttermilk, covering them completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to tenderize the chicken and infuse flavor.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the chicken coating.
  3. Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings.
  4. Coat the Chicken: Remove each chicken piece from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing lightly to form a coating.
  5. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper and place the coated chicken pieces spaced evenly apart to allow hot air circulation.
  6. Bake the Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). For extra crispiness, spray the coated chicken lightly with oil before baking and turn pieces halfway through cooking.

Notes

  • For an extra crispy crust, lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil before baking.
  • Turn the chicken pieces halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
  • Marinating overnight yields the most tender and flavorful chicken.
  • Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken is fully cooked to 165°F (74°C).
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 2+ hours marinating)
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/baked-buttermilk-chicken-recipe/