SPICY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Spicy Oven Fried Chicken image

Provided by Jessica Dayon

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 c buttermilk
1/4 c canola oil
3 Tbsp hot pepper sauce
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper
1 large onion, sliced
12 chicken tenders, or chicken breasts sliced into 12 equal pieces
1 c breadcrumbs
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c flour
2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

1. Combine buttermilk, oil, hot pepper sauce, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in large zip-top plastic bag. Add onion, then chicken and mix to coat. Put the plastic bag in a bowl (to catch any leaks) in the refrigerator and marinade for at least 3 hours or up to 1 day, turning chicken occasionally.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, flour, thyme, paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt in large baking dish to blend. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Add chicken to breadcrumb mixture and turn to coat completely. Arrange chicken on baking sheets. If desired, you can arrange the chicken on racks on baking sheets.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Drizzle butter over chicken. Bake until crisp, golden and cooked through, about 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.