Super-Crunchy “Fried” Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup(s) fat-free buttermilk
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoon(s) hot red pepper sauce
- 4 (6 ounces) chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup(s) prepared cornflake cereal , crushed finely
- 2 teaspoon(s) paprika
- 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- Olive oil cooking spray
Method:
- In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg white, and hot sauce until blended; add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with nonstick foil. Combine cornflake crumbs, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow pie plate or bowl.
- Lift chicken pieces, one at a time, from buttermilk mixture and coat in seasoned crumb mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray crumb coating with cooking spray.
- Bake 16 to 18 minutes, until browned on the outside, chicken is no longer pink in thickest parts, and crumb coating is crusty.
Cooking Time: 18 mins
Difficulty: Easy mins
Course: Main course
Occasion: Midweek meal
Diet: Low-fat
