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Cornmeal Oven-Fried Chicken

Cornmeal Oven-Fried Chicken: 5 Crispy Secrets Revealed

Crispy cornmeal oven-fried chicken that is juicy on the inside.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken thigh in buttermilk, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet.
  5. Spray the chicken lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken in buttermilk overnight.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Cornmeal Oven-Fried Chicken, Oven Fried Chicken, Crispy Chicken