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Skinny Southern Buttermilk Baked Chicken

kira vosk
August 13, 2014
103

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!

8
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
Diabetic-Friendly Baked Low-Calorie Southern Gluten-Free Low-Sodium Dinner Low-Fat High-Fiber Chicken Low-Carbohydrate Low-Sulfite

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Calories
461

Sodium
983mg
40% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV