Unfried Chicken

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1
Unfried Chicken recipe - a healthier alternative to fried chicken
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves , cut into bite-size pieces
2 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( optional )
1 teaspoon paprika
cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
377
Sugar
5g
Fat
10g
Unfried Chicken is a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. It is made by coating chicken in a mixture of buttermilk, hot sauce, and bread crumbs, and then baking it in the oven until crispy and golden brown. This recipe still delivers all of the same great taste and texture as traditional fried chicken, but with less calories and fat. It's a perfect meal for people who want to eat healthier but still enjoy their favorite comfort foods. Serve Unfried Chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or honey mustard, and a side dish of your choice.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
2.Add chicken pieces to buttermilk mixture, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
4.Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C), line a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray.
5.Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece with the bread crumb mixture. Place chicken onto a prepared baking sheet.
6.Bake chicken in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

PROS

Unfried Chicken is a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken, with all of the same great taste and texture.

This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences.

CONS

This recipe takes a bit longer to make than traditional fried chicken.

It is not as crispy as traditional fried chicken, but still has a nice crunch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Unfried Chicken is lower in calories and fat than traditional fried chicken, making it a healthier option.
It’s a good source of lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue. The chicken is coated in panko bread crumbs, which are lower in calories and fat than traditional bread crumbs.

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