Satisfy the urge instead with this baked version—it provides the same the delicious flavor without any of the guilty aftermath.
Yield: 4servings
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 25 minutesmins
Total Time: 35 minutesmins
Ingredients
1½poundsskinless chicken, any combination of chicken on the bone, including breast, thighs, and/or drumsticks
¼cupnonfat or low-fat buttermilk, shake well before measuring
½cupflour, preferably whole grain (may substitute any other type of flour)
1teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
3egg whites
1tablespoonlow-fat milk, or water
3teaspoonshot sauce
¾cupItalian-seasoned Panko breadcrumbs*
Ingredient Details to Know
*Note: If using plain Panko breadcrumbs, season with preferred herbs and salt before coating on chicken.
Instructions
Place chicken in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and stir to make sure chicken is thoroughly coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 425˚. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, and coat the foil with oil spray.
Set out 3 shallow dishes for a 3-step breading station. In the first dish, combine the flour, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; mix well. In the second dish, combine the egg whites, milk, and hot sauce. Whisk together until slightly frothy. Pour Italian Panko breadcrumbs into the third dish.
Shake the excess buttermilk off the chicken, and press it into the first dish (with seasoned flour), coating both sides. Shake off the excess flour, and then dip it into the second dish (with the egg white mixture), coating all sides.
Finally, lay the chicken in the third dish, thoroughly coating all sides with panko breadcrumbs. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with all remaining chicken pieces. Then, liberally mist the top of each breaded chicken pieces with oil spray and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until browned and crispy.
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.