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Southern oven-fried buttermilk chicken with a golden cornflake coating, served on a gray plate with thick-cut fries, parsley garnish, and a small bowl of dark dipping sauce.

Southern-Style Oven-Fried Chicken

Nesting Lane
Southern-Style Oven-Fried Chicken is a crispy, High Protein baked chicken recipe with cornflake crumbs and buttermilk. A healthier take on fried chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4

Equipment

Baking Dish
Medium Bowl
2 Shallow Dish
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cup

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside.
  • Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper. Stir to mix.
  • Pour the buttermilk into one shallow dish.
  • Pour the cornflake crumbs into a second shallow dish.
  • Take one piece of chicken and coat both sides in the flour mixture.
  • Dip the floured chicken into the buttermilk, turning to coat both sides.
  • Press the chicken into the cornflake crumbs, turning to coat both sides evenly.
  • Repeat steps 7 through 9 with the remaining chicken pieces.
  • Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.

Notes

7 WW Smart Points

Tips and Tricks

Press the crumbs in. Press down lightly on each side when coating to help the crumbs stick and build a thicker crust.
Check temp. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F at the thickest part.
Storing
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze individually wrapped pieces for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the Oven
Heat on a baking sheet at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes until warmed through and crispy.
Reheat in the Air Fryer
Heat at 375°F for 5 to 6 minutes. This method keeps the crust the crispiest.
Reheat in the Microwave (Not recommended)
Heat in 30-second intervals until warmed through. The coating will soften.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 28gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 573IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 9mg
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