Description
Deliciously crispy and flavorful baked chicken, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk (full-fat)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of buttermilk, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken pieces in the seasoned flour until well-coated.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad.
- For extra spice, increase the cayenne pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg