Skinny Southern Buttermilk Baked Chicken

August 13, 2014

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I love this healthy buttermilk baked chicken recipe. When living and visiting down south I loved traditional buttermilk marinated fried chicken but oh the fat and calories! Here is my skinny version of this southern classic! Itis perfect served cold for those summer picnics! Make sure you start this recipe in advance a day ahead since the chicken needs to marinate overnight!

2 cups light buttermilk
4 medium garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
4 bone-in chicken drumsticks, skin removed
1 1/4 cups Corn Flake Crumbs or 5 cups finely ground cornflake cereal
4 tablespoons unsalted margarine (1/2 stick), melted

Combine the buttermilk, garlic, hot sauce, measured salt and pepper, paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl and stir until evenly combined. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and transfer it to a...
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Nutritions

Calories
158

Sodium
1140mg
47% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV