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This buttermilk recipe makes enough to serve about 4 people but if you want more, you can always double or even triple the ingredients. The  chicken soaks in buttermilk overnight to make really moist and juicy. It takes about forty to forty-five minutes to cook but the delicious smell will have your mouth watering long before it's ready to eat.

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The Ingredients To Gather:

Chicken:

• 8 chicken drumsticks (about 3 1/2 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Cooking spray

Coating:

• 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup crushed cornflake crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

The Step By Step Directions To Follow:

1.For the chicken: In a medium bowl, season the chicken with the salt, paprika, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Pour the buttermilk and lemon juice over the chicken and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours, preferably overnight.

2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a rack on a baking sheet and lightly spray with oil.

3. For the coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko, cornflake crumbs, Parmesan, salt, parsley, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder.

4. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the crumb mixture. Put the chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.

5. Bake chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 40-45 minutes.

Finished!

This light Fried Chicken recipe tastes so good, you may never have traditional Fried Chicken ever again. Have you made this fried chicken before?

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Article Source: Two Peas & Their Pod