baked-up fried chicken, low fat
Forget about that greasy version of fried chicken that soaks through the takeout container before you get it home. Get all the crunch with half the calories using this hassle-free oven method. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts stay moist and tender beneath a crispy coating of spices.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 - egg white
- 6 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
How To Make baked-up fried chicken, low fat
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Step 1Preheat oven to 450F (230C).
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Step 2Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top. Spray rack with cooking spray.
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Step 3In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk with egg white, add chicken and turn to evenly coat.
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Step 4Measure flour, salt, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder and baking powder into a large plastic bag. Close top and gently shake to evenly mix.
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Step 5Remove chicken, one piece at a time, from buttermilk and shake off excess liquid, then place in bag. Close top and shake gently to evenly coat.
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Step 6Remove from bag, shaking off excess coating, then place on rack, repeat with remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Discard any remaining milk and flour mixtures.
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Step 7Using a brush, lightly dab oil as evenly as possible over coating on chicken.
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Step 8Bake in center of preheated oven until coating is crisp and golden, about 30 minutes.
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Step 9TIP: If you have time, let chicken marinate in buttermilk before roasting. This makes it even more tender and adds tang, too! Place chicken and buttermilk mixture in a large plastic bag. Push chicken down into marinade, then squeeze out as much air as possible from bag. Seal tightly with an elastic band as close to chicken as possible. Place in a large bowl. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Then proceed with recipe as written.
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