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Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken

50 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: corn$12.00640 cal · 42g protein

Ingredients

  • chicken drumsticks and thighs3 lb
  • buttermilk1 cup
  • cornflakes3 cups
  • all-purpose flour½ cup
  • smoked paprika2 tsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • butter3 tbsp
  • corn on the cob4 count

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F and set a rack on a foil-lined sheet pan.

  2. 2

    Season the buttermilk with 1 tsp salt and soak the chicken while you prep (or up to overnight).

  3. 3

    Crush the cornflakes and mix with flour, paprika, garlic powder, and 1 tsp salt.

  4. 4

    Shake off excess buttermilk, press each piece into the crumbs, set on the rack, and drizzle with melted butter.

  5. 5

    Bake 38-42 minutes until deep golden and the chicken reaches 175°F. Boil or microwave the corn during the last 10 minutes and serve together.

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