Healthy Oven-Fried Chicken

prep time:
10 min
total time:
40 min
Makes 4 servings
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ingredients

  • 1 cup nonfat buttermilk
  • 2 large egg whites, beaten
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3 chicken breast halves, skinned (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 3 chicken drumsticks, skinned (about 3/4 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Cooking spray

directions

  • 1

    1. Preheat oven to 425°.

  • 2

    2. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine buttermilk and egg whites in a shallow dish; stir well with a whisk. Combine flour, cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper in a separate shallow dish; stir well. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture; dredge in flour mixture.

  • 3

    3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet; lightly coat chicken with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.

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