Juicy Fake Fried Chicken
Craving crispy, juicy chicken without the guilt? Juicy Fake Fried Chicken is your answer! This easy weeknight dinner is baked to perfection, delivering the classic flavors you love. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and tender meat, making it a dish you'll want to make again and again!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Whisk
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Non-fat buttermilk OR 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice mixed with 1/2 cup of 1 percent milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds Split chicken breasts bone-in, skin removed, optional boneless
- 1 cup Flour (we used white whole wheat)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a wide and shallow bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, Dijon mustard, garlic, and hot sauce. Add chicken and flip to coat on both sides.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk the flour, paprika, thyme, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the seasoned flour in a bowl with an airtight lid. Add the chicken 2 pieces at a time and shake with the lid on. Remove the chicken, shake off any excess flour, and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Coat the top and sides of the chicken with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Bake the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 40 to 50 minutes.
Notes
- Bone-in or boneless: You can use either depending on your preference. Both yield delicious results!
- Photography: The recipe has evolved over time, and both versions are equally delightful!