Friday, December 2, 2011

Oven Baked "Fried" Chicken

Here’s a healthier version of fried chicken, but just as delicious.  To make things less messy, use a plastic bag instead of a bowl to marinate.  Leave the chicken in the buttermilk overnight for best results.  Serve with a nice, light salad.

Ingredients

    * 5 chicken drumsticks
    * salt and ground pepper
    * 4 cups breadcrumbs
    * 2/3 cup buttermilk
    * 2 tablespoons dijon mustard

Directions
Rub chicken with mustard, salt and pepper. Pour your buttermilk into a plastic bag, add the chicken drumsticks and leave for two hours.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Rub baking sheet with oil. Remove the chicken from the liquid, dredge in the breadcrumbs, turning to coat evenly.  
Arrange the chicken pieces on the rack and place in the hot oven. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, lower the heat to 375 degrees and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through and crispy.


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