My kids’ favorite dinner is this Unfried Chicken. All the good flavors from a fried chicken recipe, only, I choose to bake them and not fry them, making dinner just that little bit healthier!
The trick to the best crispy flavored breaded chicken is the hot pepper sauce mixed with the buttermilk. It really is just 1 tablespoon, however, if you find this too strong, you can reduce the portion to a teaspoon size. Keep it healthy by chopping potatoes for oven-baked fries and a portion of freshly cooked vegetables! Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!
To make Unfried Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:
In a bowl, stir together the buttermilk and the hot sauce. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour, in the fridge.
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
In a large, shallow bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking pieces to remove the excess moisture. Discard the remaining marinade. Gently press the chicken pieces into the panko mixture to coat. Gently toss between between your hands, so that any breadcrumbs that haven’t stuck can fall away. Arrange breaded chicken onto the prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Lightly coat chicken pieces with cooking spray. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until browning on top. Flip the pieces and continue baking for a further 10 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crisp.
Serve hot!
This Unfried Chicken recipe is the best alternative to a fried chicken dinner. My kids don’t even taste the difference! Popping with flavor and extra crispy, try this one on your own! Tag #cookmerecipes in your winner dinner posts!
I tried this Unfried Chicken last week and it was a hit with my family. The blend of flavors was so nice, and my kids loved it. The buttermilk really makes it special. We will make it again for sure!
I made the Unfried Chicken last night and it was a hit! My friends said it tasted just as good as fried chicken, but guilt-free. I love how simple the recipe is, and the hot pepper sauce added a nice kick. I paired it with some steamy veggies and felt so proud of my healthy dinner. Definitely making it again!
Yum!
Superb dish, kids loved it!
I baked this Unfried Chicken for our family dinner last week. My kids loved it, and I felt great serving it. It’s our new go-to recipe for busy nights.
Dude, this Unfried Chicken saved dinner! Kids were stoked.
OMG, my hubby and kids were blown away by this Unfried Chicken! So crispy and delish! Now I can feel good about our dinners! #winnerwinner
Just delicious dinner! My husband and I made this Unfried Chicken last week, and it was a hit. The kids devoured it all! Love how healthy it is compared to fried chicken. Will definitely make again!
I love it! Jelena, thank you!
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