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Southern Style Honey-Butter Oven Fried Chicken

Name: Southern Style Honey-Butter Oven Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 cups finely crushed corn flakes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; extra virgin olive oil, for brushing; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; kosher salt; 6 tablespoons butter

This scrumptious Southern Style Honey-Butter Oven Fried Chicken is a healthier twist on the famous Nashville Hot Chicken. The chicken is marinated in buttermilk, coated with cornflake crumbs, oven-baked, and then drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey-butter sauce. A delicious and simple chicken dinn...

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45 min

TOTAL TIME

517

CALORIES

$1.34

PER SERVING

Southern Style Honey-Butter Oven Fried Chicken

Ingredients

COATING

6 SERVINGS

3 tbsp whole wheat flour

extra virgin olive oil

for brushing

HOT HONEY SAUCE

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp honey

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

kosher salt

6 tbsp butter

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts

1 cup buttermilk

2 tsp kosher salt

Directions

START WITH

15 min

PREP TIME

30 min

COOK TIME

45 min

TOTAL TIME

In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, add chicken, buttermilk, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Mix well and refrigerate for 20 minutes or overnight.

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

COATING

In a medium bowl, combine crushed corn flakes, whole wheat flour, chopped fresh thyme, and a pinch of kosher salt.

Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade and coat with the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Place coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding. Use two baking sheets if needed.

Lightly brush chicken pieces with extra virgin olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Turn chicken over and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until cooked through. If using thighs, the cooking time may need to be slightly longer.

HOT HONEY SAUCE

Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in honey, cayenne pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of kosher salt.

FINISH WITH

Drizzle or brush the hot honey sauce generously over the cooked chicken and serve warm.

Health Info

Macros

22g

CARBS

32g

FAT

34g

PROTEIN