Juicy Fake Fried Chicken

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Juicy Fake Fried Chicken

Create a new classic in your home with this fake fried chicken recipe that is healthy and tasty.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Diabetic-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb

Servings: people

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Gale Compton

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

1/2 cup non-fat buttermilk OR 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice(or vinegar) mixed with (1/2 cup) 1 percent milk
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 to 2 1/2 pounds split chicken breasts bone-in skin removed, optional boneless
1 cup flour (we used white whole wheat)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a wide and shallow bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mustard, garlic, and hot sauce. Add chicken and flip to coat on both sides.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk the flour, paprika, thyme, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Place the seasoned flour in a bowl with an airtight lid. Add the chicken 2 pieces at a time and shake with the lid on. Remove the chicken, shake off any excess flour, and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Coat the top and sides of the chicken with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Bake the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 40 to 50 minutes.

Notes

In 2013, we photographed the recipe using bone-in chicken breasts. We recently updated the photos using boneless breasts. Either way, the process was the same, and the outcome was beyond delicious!

Nutrition

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 4