CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

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I saw this recipe on AOL Food and had to try it. I used Herbs de Provence instead of the cayenne pepper for two reasons. 1. My husband doesn't like spicy food. 2. They serve a cornmeal herb crusted chicken sandwich at Foxy's on Jost Van Dyke that is to die for, and I wanted to try and copy the recipe at home. I am sure they...

Provided by Linda Knowles

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 c lowfat buttermilk
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 c cornmeal
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Gather these tools: cutting board; chef's knife; wet and dry measuring cups; measuring spoons; pastry brush; resealable plastic bag; shallow baking dish; sheet pan
  • 2. Combine chicken and buttermilk in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 400oF degrees. Brush a sheet pan with vegetable oil and set aside.
  • 4. In a shallow baking dish, mix the cornmeal, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Shake well to combine. Remove one piece of chicken from the buttermilk and shake off any excess liquid. Put the chicken in the dish one piece at a time and shake well to coat. Place the coated chicken pieces on the oil sheet pan as you work.
  • 5. Brush the chicken with the remaining oil, and bake for 20 minutes. Serve Immediately.

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